Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA
Living in Chestnut Hill
Bikeability84
Walkability92
Commute35
Public Transit84
Affordability5
Public Safety84
Airports53
Hospitals72
Colleges97
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Schools89
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
29kPopulation-386 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years39%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian15%
Black4%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$155kMedian Household Income+$34k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more36%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector62%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van58%
Public transportation14%
Taxicab<1%
Walked15%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$1MMedian Home Value+$292k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent-$46 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K14%
$750K to $999K20%
$1M to $1.49M27%
$1.5M to $1.99M12%
$2M or more14%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas67%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chestnut Hill
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21
Property Crime in Chestnut Hill
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (68%)(27%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton78%
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 | 3 |
| 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 Chestnut Hill
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding64
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding21
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA
The Chestnut Hillschool
0 miles, E
BC Campus School
0 miles, NE
Brimmer & May School
1 miles, E
Mount Alvernia Academy
1 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA
Boston College
1 miles, NE
Pine Manor College
1 miles, SE
Saint John's Seminary
1 miles, NE
Newbury College
2 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA
St Elizabeth's Medical Center
2 miles, NE
Bournewood Hospital
2 miles, SE
Faulkner Hospital-Brigham and Women's
3 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
36 miles, W
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
44 miles, S
Manchester Airport
44 miles, N