Suffolk County, MA
Living in Suffolk County
Bikeability92
Walkability95
Commute26
Public Transit92
Affordability29
Public Safety30
Airports55
Hospitals61
Colleges73
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools50
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
797kPopulation+92k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
46%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
50%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years40%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black20%
Caucasian45%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate22%
Some College18%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree21%
Households
Family household50%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone15%
Economy
$70kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more12%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van47%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation32%
Taxicab1%
Walked14%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$496kMedian Home Value+$112k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$1.5kMedian Monthly Rent+$398 (2010–19)
33%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached13%
Multiple units15%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier49%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K29%
$750K to $999K9%
$1M to $1.49M6%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more4%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas59%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Suffolk County
United States45
Massachusetts37
Property Crime in Suffolk County
United States48
Massachusetts28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (76%)(20%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton80%
Donald Trump16%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 30 | 4 | 12 |
| Mar | 37 | 5 | 10 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 5 | 2 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Suffolk County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding47
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Suffolk County, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Suffolk County, MA
South Boston Catholic Academy
1 miles, W
Boston College High School
2 miles, SW
St John School
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Suffolk County, MA
University of Massachusetts-Boston
2 miles, SW
New England College of Business and Finance
2 miles, NW
Suffolk University
3 miles, NW
Emerson College
3 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Suffolk County, MA
Tufts Medical Center
2 miles, W
Boston Medical Center
3 miles, W
Shriners' Hospital for Children-Boston, The
3 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Suffolk County, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
44 miles, W
Manchester Airport
46 miles, NW
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
47 miles, SW