Roslindale, Boston, MA

Living in Roslindale

Bikeability90
Walkability85
Commute13
Public Transit91
Affordability56
Public Safety30
Airports54
Hospitals69
Colleges81
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Schools14
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

49kPopulation+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

$81kMedian 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

$464kMedian Home Value+$94k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian 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)
Jan27415
Feb30412
Mar3759
Apr4742
May5740
Jun6740
Jul7240
Aug7140
Sep6340
Oct5240
Nov4252
Dec32411

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Roslindale

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado3
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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