First Suffolk District, MA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 3/10
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
183,560 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
53.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$107,848 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$760,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,085 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,005 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.2% 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 36
Apr 4 2 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 62
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 78% of residents leaning left and 17% leaning right.

Liberal (79%) (17%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 14%
Hillary Clinton 82%
Other 4%

Schools

Lillian M Jacobs
2 miles, S 2.8 star
Hull High
2 miles, S 5 star
Memorial Middle
3 miles, SE 3.7 star
Winthrop Middle School
4 miles, N 2.3 star

Colleges

University of Massachusetts-Boston
6 miles, W 2.8 star
Eastern Nazarene College
6 miles, W 1.9 star
Quincy College
7 miles, SW 2.3 star

Hospitals

Tufts Medical Center
7 miles, NW 2.3 star
Boston Medical Center
8 miles, NW 4.1 star

Airports

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