Congressional District 8, MA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
777,303 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
51.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$115,814 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$606,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,079 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,882 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 13 26
Feb 3 11 29
Mar 4 8 36
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 4 0 51
Nov 4 1 42
Dec 4 10 32

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 61% of residents leaning left and 34% leaning right.

Liberal (62%) (34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 32%
Hillary Clinton 63%
Other 5%

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Schools

Archie T Morrison
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Frederick C Murphy
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
East Middle School
1 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Quincy College
4 miles, N • 2.3 star
Eastern Nazarene College
5 miles, N • 1.9 star
Laboure College
6 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

South Shore Hospital
2 miles, S • 3.2 star
Carney Hospital
7 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

Theodore Francis Green State Airport
41 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Worcester Regional Airport
46 miles, NW • 1 star
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