ZIP Code 02478, MA

Living in 02478

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Bikeability 84
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Walkability 71
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Commute 28
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Public Transit 84
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Affordability 1
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 78
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Colleges 100
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Schools 85
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Residents

26k Population +1.6k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age
75% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
71% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian17%
Black1%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate9%
Some College13%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree51%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$129k Median Household Income +$30k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty
33  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more31%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector62%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts73%
Military<1%
Sales and office15%
Service8%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van69%
Public transportation17%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$860k Median Home Value +$227k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$1.8k Median Monthly Rent +$407 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units30%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier58%

Home Value

Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K25%
$750K to $999K30%
$1M to $1.49M22%
$1.5M to $1.99M7%
$2M or more4%

House Heating Type

Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene24%
LP gas2%
Utility gas65%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in 02478

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21

Property Crime in 02478

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (63%)(32%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump23%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 4 15
Feb 29 3 11
Mar 37 4 9
Apr 48 4 3
May 58 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 4 0
Oct 51 4 0
Nov 42 4 2
Dec 32 4 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 02478

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding55
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding3
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 02478, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 02478, MA

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Belmont Day School
0 miles, W
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Arlington School
1 miles, W
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Belmont Hill School
1 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 02478, MA

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Bentley University
2 miles, W
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Tufts University
3 miles, E
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Lesley University
3 miles, E
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Harvard University
3 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 02478, MA

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Mount Auburn Hospital
3 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 02478, MA

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Manchester Airport
39 miles, N
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