Charlestown, Boston, MA
Living in Charlestown
Bikeability94
Walkability98
Commute29
Public Transit92
Affordability71
Public Safety32
Airports54
Hospitals62
Colleges82
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Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
31kPopulation+7.8k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
45%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black6%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household45%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$118kMedian Household Income+$36k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more24%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector72%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle4%
Car, truck, or van43%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation29%
Taxicab1%
Walked17%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$650kMedian Home Value+$256k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$1.9kMedian Monthly Rent+$632 (2010–19)
37%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached4%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later11%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier41%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K31%
$750K to $999K18%
$1M to $1.49M15%
$1.5M to $1.99M5%
$2M or more6%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas2%
Utility gas51%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Charlestown
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Suffolk County71
Property Crime in Charlestown
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Suffolk County45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (70%)(26%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton73%
Donald Trump23%
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 | 3 |
| 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 Charlestown
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding56
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding24
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Charlestown, Boston, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Charlestown, Boston, MA
Seaport Academy
1 miles, NE
Boston Children's School
1 miles, S
St John School
1 miles, SE
East Boston Central Catholic School
1 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Charlestown, Boston, MA
MGH Institute of Health Professions
1 miles, SE
Cambridge College
1 miles, W
Hult International Business School
1 miles, SW
Suffolk University
2 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Charlestown, Boston, MA
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary -
1 miles, S
Massachusetts General Hospital
1 miles, S
Tufts Medical Center
2 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Charlestown, Boston, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
42 miles, W
Manchester Airport
43 miles, NW
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
49 miles, SW