Government Center, Boston, MA
Living in Government Center
Bikeability
97
Walkability
100
Commute
78
Public Transit
95
Affordability
100
Public Safety
35
Airports
55
Hospitals
63
Colleges
73
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
59
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
3.5k
Population
+455 (2010–19)
32 y
Median Age
-6 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
30%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years5%
15 to 34 years53%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian14%
Black10%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household30%
Householder living alone49%
Householder not living alone21%
Economy
$152k
Median Household Income
+$39k (2010–19)
92%
Above Poverty
+4% (2010–19)
22 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+51% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K1%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K or more31%
Employers
Private sector75%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van10%
Public transportation28%
Taxicab2%
Walked51%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$273k
Median Home Value
-$270k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
$2.7k
Median Monthly Rent
+$1.5k (2010–19)
13%
Owner-Occupied
-16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198935%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K7%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K30%
$750K to $999K24%
$1M to $1.49M15%
$1.5M to $1.99M6%
$2M or more6%
House Heating Type
Electricity50%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas1%
Utility gas37%
Crime
Violent Crime in Government Center
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Suffolk County71
Property Crime in Government Center
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Suffolk County45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (79%)(15%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton84%
Donald Trump11%
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 Government Center
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Government Center, Boston, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Government Center, Boston, MA
St John School
0 miles, NE
Boston Children's School
1 miles, NW
The Advent School
1 miles, W
Park Street School
1 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Government Center, Boston, MA
Suffolk University
0 miles, SW
New England College of Business and Finance
0 miles, S
Emerson College
1 miles, SW
Fisher College
1 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Government Center, Boston, MA
Shriners' Hospital for Children-Boston, The
0 miles, NW
Massachusetts General Hospital
1 miles, W
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary -
1 miles, W
Tufts Medical Center
1 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Government Center, Boston, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
42 miles, W
Manchester Airport
44 miles, NW
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
48 miles, SW