Back Bay, Boston, MA

Living in Back Bay

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Bikeability 95
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Walkability 100
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Commute 63
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Public Transit 93
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Affordability 77
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Public Safety 29
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 63
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Colleges 84
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Schools 68
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Residents

46k Population +2.5k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age
- College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
35% Family Households +6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years6%
15 to 34 years50%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian14%
Black5%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household35%
Householder living alone51%
Householder not living alone14%

Economy

$93k Median Household Income +$26k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more27%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van22%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation26%
Taxicab1%
Walked42%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$1M Median Home Value +$384k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$1.9k Median Monthly Rent +$506 (2010–19)
28% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached1%
Multiple units4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier61%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K19%
$750K to $999K16%
$1M to $1.49M18%
$1.5M to $1.99M11%
$2M or more23%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity46%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas2%
Utility gas41%

Crime

Violent Crime in Back Bay

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Suffolk County71

Property Crime in Back Bay

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Suffolk County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (75%)(20%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton81%
Donald Trump14%

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 Back Bay

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding46
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding24
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Back Bay, Boston, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Back Bay, Boston, MA

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The Newman School
0 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Back Bay, Boston, MA

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Bay State College
0 miles, E
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Fisher College
0 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Back Bay, Boston, MA

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Airports

Airports near Back Bay, Boston, MA

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Manchester Airport
44 miles, NW
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