West End, Boston, MA
Living in West End
Bikeability94
Walkability100
Commute62
Public Transit92
Affordability99
Public Safety32
Airports54
Hospitals63
Colleges74
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation+2.6k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
32%Family Households+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years6%
15 to 34 years48%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian11%
Black5%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household32%
Householder living alone50%
Householder not living alone18%
Economy
$108kMedian Household Income+$36k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more22%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector69%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van22%
Public transportation22%
Taxicab1%
Walked44%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$608kMedian Home Value+$143k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$2.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$778 (2010–19)
27%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached1%
Multiple units3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K44%
$750K to $999K13%
$1M to $1.49M11%
$1.5M to $1.99M7%
$2M or more7%
House Heating Type
Electricity55%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas2%
Utility gas34%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in West End
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Suffolk County71
Property Crime in West End
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Suffolk County45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (72%)(23%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton77%
Donald Trump17%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 29 | 3 | 11 |
| Mar | 37 | 4 | 9 |
| 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 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West End
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding51
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West End, Boston, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West End, Boston, MA
Boston Children's School
0 miles, W
The Advent School
1 miles, SW
St John School
1 miles, E
Park Street School
1 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near West End, Boston, MA
Hult International Business School
0 miles, NW
Suffolk University
1 miles, SE
Fisher College
1 miles, SW
MGH Institute of Health Professions
1 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West End, Boston, MA
Shriners' Hospital for Children-Boston, The
0 miles, SW
Massachusetts General Hospital
0 miles, SW
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary -
0 miles, SW
Tufts Medical Center
1 miles, S
Airports
Airports near West End, Boston, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
42 miles, W
Manchester Airport
44 miles, NW
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
48 miles, SW