Chestnut Hill, Brookline, MA

Living in Chestnut Hill

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Bikeability 89
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Walkability 90
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Commute 30
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Public Transit 88
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Affordability 12
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 70
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Colleges 96
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Schools 92
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Residents

26k Population +954 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age
- College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian16%
Black4%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$147k Median Household Income +$31k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more30%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector61%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van58%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation21%
Taxicab1%
Walked8%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$1M Median Home Value +$319k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$1.9k Median Monthly Rent +$322 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached43%
Multiple units7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier34%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K24%
$750K to $999K13%
$1M to $1.49M17%
$1.5M to $1.99M13%
$2M or more13%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas70%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Chestnut Hill

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Norfolk County21

Property Crime in Chestnut Hill

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Norfolk County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (66%)(29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton74%
Donald Trump20%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 4 15
Feb 29 4 12
Mar 37 5 9
Apr 47 4 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 42 5 2
Dec 32 4 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chestnut Hill

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding54
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding24
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Chestnut Hill, Brookline, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Chestnut Hill, Brookline, MA

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Apple Orchard School
1 miles, SE
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The Park School
1 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Chestnut Hill, Brookline, MA

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Pine Manor College
1 miles, N
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Newbury College
1 miles, NE
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Boston College
2 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Chestnut Hill, Brookline, MA

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Bournewood Hospital
1 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Chestnut Hill, Brookline, MA

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Manchester Airport
45 miles, N