Second Middlesex 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 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
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
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
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
180,016 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
67.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$129,441 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$863,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,087 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,353 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.8% 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 15 26
Feb 2 10 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 2 42
Dec 4 9 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 65% of residents leaning left and 29% leaning right.

Liberal (66%) (29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 24%
Hillary Clinton 70%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, MA 23rd Middlesex District, MA
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Schools

Brooks School
<1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
St Raphael School
<1 miles, NW
Medford High
<1 miles, N • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Tufts University
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
Empire Beauty School-Malden
2 miles, E • 1 star
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Hospitals

Mount Auburn Hospital
3 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Cambridge Health Alliance
3 miles, S • 4.1 star
Winchester Hospital
3 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Manchester Airport
39 miles, N • 1.4 star
Worcester Regional Airport
40 miles, W • 1 star
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