Roxbury, Boston, MA

Living in Roxbury

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Bikeability 94
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Walkability 92
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Commute 22
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Public Transit 95
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 25
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Airports 55
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Hospitals 67
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Colleges 77
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Schools 16
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Residents

88k Population +15k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black52%
Caucasian11%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$34k Median Household Income +$1k (2010–19)
67% Above Poverty
35  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector66%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van46%
Public transportation41%
Taxicab<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$341k Median Home Value -$10k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$856 Median Monthly Rent +$160 (2010–19)
22% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached7%
Multiple units15%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier50%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K20%
$500K to $749K25%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas61%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Roxbury

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Suffolk County71

Property Crime in Roxbury

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Suffolk County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (88%)(8%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton91%
Donald Trump6%

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 58 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 43 5 2
Dec 32 4 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Roxbury

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Roxbury, Boston, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Roxbury, Boston, MA

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St Patrick School
1 miles, NE
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Meridian Academy
1 miles, W
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Berea Sda Academy
1 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Roxbury, Boston, MA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Roxbury, Boston, MA

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Airports

Airports near Roxbury, Boston, MA

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Manchester Airport
46 miles, NW