South Dorchester, Boston, MA

Living in South Dorchester

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Bikeability 92
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Walkability 90
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Commute 14
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Public Transit 92
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 27
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Airports 55
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Hospitals 69
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Colleges 65
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Schools 15
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Residents

93k Population +12k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian13%
Black40%
Caucasian27%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
38  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector64%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van56%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation34%
Taxicab1%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$448k Median Home Value +$85k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent +$294 (2010–19)
39% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached18%
Multiple units21%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier60%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K31%
$750K to $999K7%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas66%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in South Dorchester

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Suffolk County71

Property Crime in South 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 South Dorchester

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding26
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near South Dorchester, Boston, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near South Dorchester, Boston, MA

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Epiphany School
0 miles, NW
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St Brendan
1 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near South Dorchester, Boston, MA

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Hospitals

Hospitals near South Dorchester, Boston, MA

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Carney Hospital
1 miles, S
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Arbour Hospital, The
3 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near South Dorchester, Boston, MA

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Manchester Airport
48 miles, NW