Boston, MA

Living in Boston

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Bikeability 94
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Walkability 98
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Commute 27
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Public Transit 93
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Affordability 28
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Public Safety 30
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Airports 55
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 73
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Schools 48
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Residents

684k Population +82k (2010–19)
32  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
50% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
48% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years42%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian10%
Black23%
Caucasian44%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate20%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree23%

Households

Family household48%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone16%

Economy

$71k Median Household Income +$20k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more13%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector66%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van44%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation33%
Taxicab1%
Walked15%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$533k Median Home Value +$138k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$1.5k Median Monthly Rent +$413 (2010–19)
32% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached12%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier50%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K30%
$750K to $999K11%
$1M to $1.49M7%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more4%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas58%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Boston

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Suffolk County71

Property Crime in Boston

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Suffolk County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (77%)(19%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton81%
Donald Trump15%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 4 15
Feb 30 4 12
Mar 37 5 10
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 Boston

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding47
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Boston, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Boston, MA

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St John School
2 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Boston, MA

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Suffolk University
3 miles, NW
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Emerson College
3 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Boston, MA

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Airports

Airports near Boston, MA

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Manchester Airport
46 miles, NW
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