Boston City, MA

Living in Boston City

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Bikeability 94
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Walkability 98
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Commute 27
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Public Transit 93
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Affordability 28
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Public Safety 30
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Airports 55
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 73
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Schools 48
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Residents

684k Population +82k (2010–19)
32  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
50% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
48% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years42%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian10%
Black23%
Caucasian44%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate20%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree23%

Households

Family household48%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone16%

Economy

$71k Median Household Income +$20k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more13%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector66%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van44%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation33%
Taxicab1%
Walked15%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$533k Median Home Value +$138k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$1.5k Median Monthly Rent +$413 (2010–19)
32% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached12%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier50%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K30%
$750K to $999K11%
$1M to $1.49M7%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more4%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas58%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Boston City

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Suffolk County71

Property Crime in Boston City

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Suffolk County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (77%)(19%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton81%
Donald Trump15%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 4 15
Feb 30 4 12
Mar 37 5 10
Apr 47 4 2
May 58 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 43 5 2
Dec 32 4 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Boston City

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding47
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Boston City, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Boston City, MA

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St John School
2 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Boston City, MA

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Suffolk University
3 miles, NW
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Emerson College
3 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Boston City, MA

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Airports

Airports near Boston City, MA

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Manchester Airport
46 miles, NW
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