Beacon Hill, Boston, MA

Living in Beacon Hill

Bikeability94
Walkability100
Commute68
Public Transit92
Affordability100
Public Safety29
Airports55
Hospitals63
Colleges74
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools75
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

15kPopulation+1.9k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
31%Family Households+6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years49%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian9%
Black5%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household31%
Householder living alone50%
Householder not living alone19%

Economy

$113kMedian Household Income+$40k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more25%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van19%
Public transportation21%
Taxicab1%
Walked48%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$742kMedian Home Value+$148k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$2.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$700 (2010–19)
24%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached2%
Multiple units3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 1999<1%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier70%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K16%
$750K to $999K15%
$1M to $1.49M21%
$1.5M to $1.99M12%
$2M or more24%

House Heating Type

Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
LP gas2%
Utility gas48%

Crime

Violent Crime in Beacon Hill

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Suffolk County71

Property Crime in Beacon Hill

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Suffolk County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (74%)(21%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton78%
Donald Trump16%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan26415
Feb29311
Mar3749
Apr4842
May5840
Jun6740
Jul7240
Aug7140
Sep6340
Oct5140
Nov4242
Dec32410

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Beacon Hill

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding24
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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