Third Suffolk District, MA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 7/10
directions_bus Transit 7/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
176,710 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
44.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
47.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$100,635 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$669,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,171 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,101 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
32.7% 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 3 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

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 66% of residents leaning left and 28% leaning right.

Liberal (67%) (29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 27%
Hillary Clinton 69%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MA 1st Suffolk District, MA
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Schools

Beachmont Veterans Memorial School
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Seacoast School
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Curtis Guild
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Manassah E Bradley
<1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

North Bennet Street School
4 miles, W • 1.4 star
Bunker Hill Community College
4 miles, W • 1.9 star
Suffolk University
4 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Massachusetts General Hospital
4 miles, W • 5 star
Tufts Medical Center
4 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Manchester Airport
44 miles, N • 1.4 star
Worcester Regional Airport
46 miles, W • 1 star
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