Roslindale, Boston, MA

Living in Roslindale

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Bikeability 90
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Walkability 85
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Commute 13
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Public Transit 91
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Affordability 56
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Public Safety 30
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 69
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Colleges 81
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Schools 14
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Residents

49k Population +5.3k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
64% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black27%
Caucasian44%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$81k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
39  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more11%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector59%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van63%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation29%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$464k Median Home Value +$94k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent +$244 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached40%
Multiple units25%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier53%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K24%
$500K to $749K33%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene15%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas71%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Roslindale

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Suffolk County71

Property Crime in Roslindale

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Suffolk County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (75%)(21%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton79%
Donald Trump18%

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 Roslindale

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Roslindale, Boston, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Roslindale, Boston, MA

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St Theresa School
2 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Roslindale, Boston, MA

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Pine Manor College
3 miles, NW
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Curry College
3 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Roslindale, Boston, MA

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Bournewood Hospital
2 miles, NW
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Carney Hospital
3 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Roslindale, Boston, MA

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Manchester Airport
48 miles, N