Congressional District 7, MA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 9/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
768,505 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
49.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,740 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$675,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$944 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,902 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
30.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Massachusetts
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Massachusetts
3
United States
4

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 73% of residents leaning left and 21% leaning right.

Liberal (74%) (21%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 17%
Hillary Clinton 79%
Other 4%

Schools

Jeremiah E Burke High
<1 miles, NW 4.6 star
Lilla G Frederick Middle School
<1 miles, NE 1 star
UP Academy Holland
<1 miles, E 1.9 star
King K-8
<1 miles, NE 1 star

Colleges

Roxbury Community College
2 miles, N 1.4 star
University of Massachusetts-Boston
2 miles, E 2.8 star
Wentworth Institute of Technology
2 miles, N 4.1 star

Hospitals

Carney Hospital
2 miles, S 2.3 star
Boston Medical Center
2 miles, NE 4.1 star

Airports

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