Downtown, Boston, MA
Living in Downtown
Bikeability94
Walkability100
Commute61
Public Transit92
Affordability84
Public Safety35
Airports55
Hospitals63
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools36
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
20kPopulation+7.8k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
36%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years40%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian21%
Black4%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household36%
Householder living alone48%
Householder not living alone16%
Economy
$128kMedian Household Income+$50k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more33%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van28%
Public transportation21%
Taxicab1%
Walked41%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$735kMedian Home Value+$343k (2010–19)
47%Built 2000 or Later
$2.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$1k (2010–19)
25%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached1%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later23%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K23%
$750K to $999K20%
$1M to $1.49M23%
$1.5M to $1.99M8%
$2M or more7%
House Heating Type
Electricity53%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas40%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Downtown
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Suffolk County71
Property Crime in Downtown
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Suffolk County45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (73%)(22%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton77%
Donald Trump17%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 30 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 37 | 5 | 10 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Downtown
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Downtown, Boston, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Downtown, Boston, MA
St John School
1 miles, N
Park Street School
1 miles, W
The Advent School
1 miles, NW
Cathedral High School
1 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Downtown, Boston, MA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Downtown, Boston, MA
Tufts Medical Center
0 miles, SW
Shriners' Hospital for Children-Boston, The
1 miles, NW
Massachusetts General Hospital
1 miles, NW
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary -
1 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Downtown, Boston, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
42 miles, W
Manchester Airport
45 miles, NW
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
47 miles, SW