Boston, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
142 332.4M (US)
Median Age
59.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$96,146 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$133,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$469 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$856 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
83.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Allegheny County
4
Pittsburgh Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Allegheny County
3
Pittsburgh Metro Area
3
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 12 28
Feb 3 9 31
Mar 3 7 39
Apr 3 1 50
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 4 2 43
Dec 3 8 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 46% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, PA State Senate District 45, PA State House District 39, PA
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Schools

Serra Catholic High School
1 miles, N • 5 star
Mt Vernon El Sch
2 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
6 miles, NW • 3.2 star
All-State Career School-Pittsburgh
7 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Upmc McKeesport Hospital
3 miles, N • 2.3 star
Jefferson Hospital
6 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Forbes Hospital
9 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Upmc East
9 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
22 miles, SE • 1 star
Pittsburgh International Airport
25 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
95 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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