Allston, Boston, MA
Living in Allston
Bikeability98
Walkability99
Commute30
Public Transit95
Affordability100
Public Safety32
Airports54
Hospitals68
Colleges97
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Schools41
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
45kPopulation+2.3k (2010–19)
29 y Median Age
-College-Educated+12% (2010–19)
35%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years65%
35 to 54 years15%
55 to 74 years9%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian22%
Black5%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household35%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone33%
Economy
$74kMedian Household Income+$22k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector66%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle7%
Car, truck, or van35%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation35%
Taxicab1%
Walked17%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$440kMedian Home Value+$75k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$1.8kMedian Monthly Rent+$483 (2010–19)
22%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached8%
Multiple units12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier43%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K24%
$750K to $999K16%
$1M to $1.49M14%
$1.5M to $1.99M5%
$2M or more11%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas59%
Crime
Violent Crime in Allston
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Suffolk County71
Property Crime in Allston
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Suffolk County45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (74%)(21%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton81%
Donald Trump14%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 29 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 37 | 4 | 10 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Allston
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding51
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding24
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Allston, Boston, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Allston, Boston, MA
St Herman of Alaska Christian School
0 miles, SW
Bay Cove Academy
0 miles, S
German International School Boston
0 miles, NW
Malik Academy/ Al Bustan Preschool
1 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Allston, Boston, MA
Boston University
1 miles, E
Harvard University
1 miles, N
Emmanuel College
2 miles, SE
Lesley University
2 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Allston, Boston, MA
Arbour Human Resource Institute
1 miles, SE
St Elizabeth's Medical Center
1 miles, SW
Mount Auburn Hospital
1 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Allston, Boston, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
39 miles, W
Manchester Airport
43 miles, N
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
46 miles, S