Beacon Hill, Boston, MA
Living in Beacon Hill
Bikeability
94
Walkability
100
Commute
68
Public Transit
92
Affordability
100
Public Safety
29
Airports
55
Hospitals
63
Colleges
74
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
75
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
15k
Population
+1.9k (2010–19)
34 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
31%
Family Households
+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years49%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black5%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household31%
Householder living alone50%
Householder not living alone19%
Economy
$113k
Median Household Income
+$40k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
+2% (2010–19)
24 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more25%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van19%
Public transportation21%
Taxicab1%
Walked48%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$742k
Median Home Value
+$148k (2010–19)
16%
Built 2000 or Later
$2.2k
Median Monthly Rent
+$700 (2010–19)
24%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached2%
Multiple units3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 1999<1%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier70%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K16%
$750K to $999K15%
$1M to $1.49M21%
$1.5M to $1.99M12%
$2M or more24%
House Heating Type
Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas2%
Utility gas48%
Crime
Violent Crime in Beacon Hill
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Suffolk County71
Property Crime in Beacon Hill
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Suffolk County45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (74%)(21%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton78%
Donald Trump16%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 26 | 4 | 15 |
Feb | 29 | 3 | 11 |
Mar | 37 | 4 | 9 |
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 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Beacon Hill
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding24
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Beacon Hill, Boston, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Beacon Hill, Boston, MA
The Advent School
0 miles, W
Park Street School
0 miles, SW
Boston Children's School
0 miles, N
Learning Project Elementary School
1 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Beacon Hill, Boston, MA
Suffolk University
0 miles, E
Fisher College
0 miles, SW
Emerson College
0 miles, S
Bay State College
1 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Beacon Hill, Boston, MA
Massachusetts General Hospital
0 miles, N
Shriners' Hospital for Children-Boston, The
0 miles, N
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary -
0 miles, NW
Tufts Medical Center
1 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Beacon Hill, Boston, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
42 miles, W
Manchester Airport
44 miles, NW
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
48 miles, SW