Roxbury, Boston, MA
Living in Roxbury
Bikeability94
Walkability92
Commute22
Public Transit95
Affordability100
Public Safety25
Airports55
Hospitals67
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools16
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
88kPopulation+15k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black52%
Caucasian11%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$34kMedian Household Income+$1k (2010–19)
67%Above Poverty
35 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector66%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van46%
Public transportation41%
Taxicab<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$341kMedian Home Value-$10k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$856Median Monthly Rent+$160 (2010–19)
22%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached7%
Multiple units15%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier50%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K20%
$500K to $749K25%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas61%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Roxbury
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Suffolk County71
Property Crime in Roxbury
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Suffolk County45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (88%)(8%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton91%
Donald Trump6%
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 | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 5 | 2 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Roxbury
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Roxbury, Boston, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Roxbury, Boston, MA
St Patrick School
1 miles, NE
Nativity Preparatory School
1 miles, NW
Meridian Academy
1 miles, W
Berea Sda Academy
1 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Roxbury, Boston, MA
Wentworth Institute of Technology
2 miles, N
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
2 miles, NW
MCPHS University
2 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Roxbury, Boston, MA
Arbour Hospital, The
1 miles, W
Boston Medical Center
1 miles, N
New England Baptist Hospital
1 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Roxbury, Boston, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
41 miles, W
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
45 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
46 miles, NW