North Dorchester, Boston, MA

Living in North Dorchester

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Bikeability 94
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Walkability 93
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Commute 29
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Public Transit 95
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 27
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Airports 55
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Hospitals 67
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Colleges 75
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Schools 20
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Residents

47k Population +6.3k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
48% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years40%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian13%
Black27%
Caucasian35%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other2%

Education

Households

Family household48%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone17%

Economy

$61k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
78% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more12%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van47%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation39%
Taxicab1%
Walked9%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$451k Median Home Value +$129k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$458 (2010–19)
31% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached8%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier56%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K31%
$750K to $999K10%
$1M to $1.49M9%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas63%

Crime

Violent Crime in North Dorchester

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Suffolk County71

Property Crime in North Dorchester

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Suffolk County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (83%)(13%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton86%
Donald Trump11%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 4 15
Feb 30 4 12
Mar 37 5 9
Apr 47 4 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 42 5 2
Dec 32 4 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in North Dorchester

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near North Dorchester, Boston, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near North Dorchester, Boston, MA

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Compass
1 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near North Dorchester, Boston, MA

Hospitals

Hospitals near North Dorchester, Boston, MA

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Boston Medical Center
2 miles, NW
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Carney Hospital
3 miles, S

Airports

Airports near North Dorchester, Boston, MA

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Manchester Airport
47 miles, NW