Allston, Boston, MA

Living in Allston

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Bikeability 98
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Walkability 99
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Commute 30
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Public Transit 95
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 32
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 97
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Schools 41
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Residents

45k Population +2.3k (2010–19)
29  y Median Age
- College-Educated +12% (2010–19)
35% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years65%
35 to 54 years15%
55 to 74 years9%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian22%
Black5%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household35%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone33%

Economy

$74k Median Household Income +$22k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +7% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more11%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector66%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle7%
Car, truck, or van35%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation35%
Taxicab1%
Walked17%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$440k Median Home Value +$75k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$1.8k Median Monthly Rent +$483 (2010–19)
22% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached8%
Multiple units12%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier43%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K24%
$750K to $999K16%
$1M to $1.49M14%
$1.5M to $1.99M5%
$2M or more11%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas59%

Crime

Violent Crime in Allston

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Suffolk County71

Property Crime in Allston

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Suffolk County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (74%)(21%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton81%
Donald Trump14%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 4 15
Feb 29 3 12
Mar 37 4 10
Apr 48 4 2
May 58 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 51 4 0
Nov 42 4 2
Dec 32 4 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Allston

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding51
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding24
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Allston, Boston, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Allston, Boston, MA

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Bay Cove Academy
0 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Allston, Boston, MA

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Boston University
1 miles, E
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Harvard University
1 miles, N
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Emmanuel College
2 miles, SE
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Lesley University
2 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Allston, Boston, MA

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Airports

Airports near Allston, Boston, MA

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Manchester Airport
43 miles, N
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