Mattapan, Boston, MA

Living in Mattapan

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Bikeability 90
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Walkability 89
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Commute 6
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Public Transit 92
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 27
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Airports 55
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Hospitals 69
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Colleges 66
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Schools 5
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Residents

61k Population +6.9k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
69% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black68%
Caucasian9%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$6k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
43  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector59%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van60%
Public transportation33%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$350k Median Home Value +$31k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$1.2k Median Monthly Rent +$254 (2010–19)
38% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached21%
Multiple units20%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier44%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K21%
$500K to $749K23%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas1%
Utility gas63%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Mattapan

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Suffolk County71

Property Crime in Mattapan

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Suffolk County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (89%)(7%) 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 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 Mattapan

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding45
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding26
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Mattapan, Boston, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Mattapan, Boston, MA

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Berea Sda Academy
1 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Mattapan, Boston, MA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Mattapan, Boston, MA

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Carney Hospital
1 miles, E
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Arbour Hospital, The
3 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Mattapan, Boston, MA

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Manchester Airport
48 miles, N