Chinatown, Boston, MA
Living in Chinatown
Bikeability94
Walkability100
Commute73
Public Transit92
Affordability100
Public Safety29
Airports55
Hospitals63
Colleges78
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation+3.6k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
44%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years47%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian41%
Black5%
Caucasian44%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household44%
Householder living alone45%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$23k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty+11% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more23%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector74%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van20%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation19%
Taxicab1%
Walked52%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$751kMedian Home Value+$536k (2010–19)
50%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$280 (2010–19)
17%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached1%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later23%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K24%
$750K to $999K22%
$1M to $1.49M25%
$1.5M to $1.99M8%
$2M or more11%
House Heating Type
Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas34%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chinatown
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Suffolk County71
Property Crime in Chinatown
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Suffolk County45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (79%)(16%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton85%
Donald Trump10%
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 Chinatown
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chinatown, Boston, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chinatown, Boston, MA
Park Street School
1 miles, NW
The Advent School
1 miles, NW
Cathedral High School
1 miles, SW
Learning Project Elementary School
1 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Chinatown, Boston, MA
Emerson College
0 miles, NW
New England College of Business and Finance
0 miles, NE
Bay State College
0 miles, W
Suffolk University
1 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chinatown, Boston, MA
Tufts Medical Center
0 miles, SW
Massachusetts General Hospital
1 miles, NW
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary -
1 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Chinatown, Boston, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
42 miles, W
Manchester Airport
44 miles, NW
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
47 miles, SW