Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA

Living in Chestnut Hill

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Bikeability 84
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Walkability 92
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Commute 35
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Public Transit 84
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Affordability 5
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Public Safety 84
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 97
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Schools 89
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Residents

29k Population -386 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
66% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years39%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian15%
Black4%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$155k Median Household Income +$34k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more36%

Employers

Government2%
Private sector62%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van58%
Public transportation14%
Taxicab<1%
Walked15%
Worked at home10%

Housing

$1M Median Home Value +$292k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent -$46 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier31%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K14%
$750K to $999K20%
$1M to $1.49M27%
$1.5M to $1.99M12%
$2M or more14%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas67%

Crime

Violent Crime in Chestnut Hill

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21

Property Crime in Chestnut Hill

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (68%)(27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton78%
Donald Trump16%

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 3
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 Chestnut Hill

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding64
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding21
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA

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BC Campus School
0 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA

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Boston College
1 miles, NE
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Pine Manor College
1 miles, SE
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Saint John's Seminary
1 miles, NE
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Newbury College
2 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA

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Bournewood Hospital
2 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA

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Manchester Airport
44 miles, N