South Boston, Boston, MA
Living in South Boston
Bikeability93
Walkability98
Commute42
Public Transit94
Affordability85
Public Safety30
Airports55
Hospitals63
Colleges78
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools14
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
49kPopulation+10k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
38%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years49%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black6%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household38%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone24%
Economy
$108kMedian Household Income+$47k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more22%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van43%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation35%
Taxicab1%
Walked15%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$564kMedian Home Value+$271k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$1.8kMedian Monthly Rent+$765 (2010–19)
33%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached4%
Multiple units11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later10%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier42%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K39%
$750K to $999K19%
$1M to $1.49M10%
$1.5M to $1.99M4%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas62%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in South Boston
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Suffolk County71
Property Crime in South Boston
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Suffolk County45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (68%)(27%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton71%
Donald Trump24%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 30 | 4 | 12 |
| Mar | 37 | 5 | 10 |
| 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 South Boston
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near South Boston, Boston, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near South Boston, Boston, MA
South Boston Catholic Academy
1 miles, SE
Cathedral High School
2 miles, W
Boston College High School
2 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near South Boston, Boston, MA
New England College of Business and Finance
1 miles, NW
Emerson College
2 miles, NW
Suffolk University
2 miles, NW
University of Massachusetts-Boston
2 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near South Boston, Boston, MA
Tufts Medical Center
1 miles, NW
Boston Medical Center
2 miles, W
Shriners' Hospital for Children-Boston, The
2 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near South Boston, Boston, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
43 miles, W
Manchester Airport
46 miles, NW
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
47 miles, SW