North Dorchester, Boston, MA
Living in North Dorchester
Bikeability94
Walkability93
Commute29
Public Transit95
Affordability100
Public Safety27
Airports55
Hospitals67
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools20
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
47kPopulation+6.3k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
48%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years40%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian13%
Black27%
Caucasian35%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other2%
Education
Households
Family household48%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone17%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more12%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van47%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation39%
Taxicab1%
Walked9%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$451kMedian Home Value+$129k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$458 (2010–19)
31%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached8%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier56%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K31%
$750K to $999K10%
$1M to $1.49M9%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas63%
Crime
Violent Crime in North Dorchester
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Suffolk County71
Property Crime in North Dorchester
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Suffolk County45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (83%)(13%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton86%
Donald Trump11%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 30 | 4 | 12 |
| Mar | 37 | 5 | 9 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 5 | 2 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in North Dorchester
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near North Dorchester, Boston, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near North Dorchester, Boston, MA
Colleges
Colleges near North Dorchester, Boston, MA
University of Massachusetts-Boston
1 miles, E
The New England Conservatory of Music
2 miles, NW
Northeastern University
3 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near North Dorchester, Boston, MA
Airports
Airports near North Dorchester, Boston, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
42 miles, W
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
45 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
47 miles, NW