Charlestown, Boston, MA

Living in Charlestown

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Bikeability 94
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Walkability 98
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Commute 29
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Public Transit 92
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Affordability 71
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Public Safety 32
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 82
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Schools 28
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Residents

31k Population +7.8k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
45% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian9%
Black6%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household45%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone14%

Economy

$118k Median Household Income +$36k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more24%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector72%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van43%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation29%
Taxicab1%
Walked17%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$650k Median Home Value +$256k (2010–19)
27% Built 2000 or Later
$1.9k Median Monthly Rent +$632 (2010–19)
37% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached4%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later11%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier41%

Home Value

Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K31%
$750K to $999K18%
$1M to $1.49M15%
$1.5M to $1.99M5%
$2M or more6%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas2%
Utility gas51%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Charlestown

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Suffolk County71

Property Crime in Charlestown

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Suffolk County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (70%)(26%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton73%
Donald Trump23%

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 3
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 Charlestown

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding56
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding24
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Charlestown, Boston, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Charlestown, Boston, MA

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Seaport Academy
1 miles, NE
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St John School
1 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Charlestown, Boston, MA

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Cambridge College
1 miles, W
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Suffolk University
2 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Charlestown, Boston, MA

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Airports

Airports near Charlestown, Boston, MA

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Manchester Airport
43 miles, NW
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