Boston, MA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 7/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 10/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Haven. The area has numerous high-quality hospitals and healthcare facilities within close proximity, offering excellent access to care.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
663,972 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
54.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$94,755 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$710,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,012 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,934 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
32.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Suffolk County
7
Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro Area
3
Massachusetts
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Suffolk County
4
Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro Area
3
Massachusetts
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 14 26
Feb 3 11 29
Mar 4 9 37
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 63
Oct 4 0 51
Nov 4 2 42
Dec 4 10 32

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 76% of residents leaning left and 18% leaning right.

Liberal (78%) (18%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 14%
Hillary Clinton 82%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MA First Suffolk District, MA 4th Suffolk District, MA
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Schools

Oliver Hazard Perry
<1 miles, W • 2.3 star
Joseph P Tynan
1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Excel High School
1 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Colleges

University of Massachusetts-Boston
2 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Urban College of Boston
2 miles, NW • 1.4 star
North Bennet Street School
2 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Tufts Medical Center
2 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Boston Medical Center
3 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Worcester Regional Airport
44 miles, W • 1 star
Manchester Airport
46 miles, N • 1.4 star
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
47 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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