South Dorchester, Boston, MA
Living in South Dorchester
Bikeability92
Walkability90
Commute14
Public Transit92
Affordability85
Public Safety27
Airports55
Hospitals69
Colleges65
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
93kPopulation+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
$60kMedian 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
$448kMedian Home Value+$85k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian 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
Private Schools
Private Schools near South Dorchester, Boston, MA
Colleges
Colleges near South Dorchester, Boston, MA
University of Massachusetts-Boston
2 miles, NE
Eastern Nazarene College
3 miles, SE
Boston Baptist College
4 miles, SW
Wentworth Institute of Technology
4 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near South Dorchester, Boston, MA
Carney Hospital
1 miles, S
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton
3 miles, S
Boston Medical Center
3 miles, N
Arbour Hospital, The
3 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near South Dorchester, Boston, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
42 miles, W
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
43 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
48 miles, NW