Chinatown, Boston, MA

Living in Chinatown

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Bikeability 94
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Walkability 100
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 92
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 29
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Airports 55
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Hospitals 63
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Colleges 78
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Schools 45
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Residents

15k Population +3.6k (2010–19)
32  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
44% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years47%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian41%
Black5%
Caucasian44%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household44%
Householder living alone45%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income +$23k (2010–19)
74% Above Poverty +11% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more23%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector74%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van20%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation19%
Taxicab1%
Walked52%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$751k Median Home Value +$536k (2010–19)
50% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$280 (2010–19)
17% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached1%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later23%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier15%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K24%
$750K to $999K22%
$1M to $1.49M25%
$1.5M to $1.99M8%
$2M or more11%

House Heating Type

Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas34%

Crime

Violent Crime in Chinatown

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Suffolk County71

Property Crime in Chinatown

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Suffolk County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (79%)(16%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton85%
Donald Trump10%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 4 15
Feb 30 3 12
Mar 37 5 10
Apr 48 4 2
May 58 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 43 4 2
Dec 32 4 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chinatown

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Chinatown, Boston, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Chinatown, Boston, MA

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Park Street School
1 miles, NW
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The Advent School
1 miles, NW
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Cathedral High School
1 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Chinatown, Boston, MA

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Emerson College
0 miles, NW
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Bay State College
0 miles, W
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Suffolk University
1 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Chinatown, Boston, MA

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Tufts Medical Center
0 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Chinatown, Boston, MA

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Manchester Airport
44 miles, NW
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