East Boston, Boston, MA
Living in East Boston
Bikeability94
Walkability92
Commute21
Public Transit96
Affordability100
Public Safety28
Airports55
Hospitals60
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
59kPopulation+6.9k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+13% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black3%
Caucasian38%
Hispanic or Latino53%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector80%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van42%
Public transportation48%
Taxicab1%
Walked5%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$444kMedian Home Value+$116k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$372 (2010–19)
30%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached10%
Multiple units18%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier66%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K22%
$500K to $749K23%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas61%
Crime
Violent Crime in East Boston
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Suffolk County71
Property Crime in East Boston
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Suffolk County45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (65%)(31%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump28%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 29 | 3 | 11 |
| Mar | 37 | 4 | 9 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in East Boston
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near East Boston, Boston, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near East Boston, Boston, MA
East Boston Central Catholic School
1 miles, W
St John School
2 miles, W
Seaport Academy
2 miles, NW
Immaculate Conception
2 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near East Boston, Boston, MA
MGH Institute of Health Professions
2 miles, W
New England College of Business and Finance
2 miles, SW
Suffolk University
3 miles, SW
Hult International Business School
3 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near East Boston, Boston, MA
Massachusetts General Hospital
3 miles, W
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary -
3 miles, W
Tufts Medical Center
3 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near East Boston, Boston, MA
Manchester Airport
44 miles, NW
Worcester Regional Airport
45 miles, W
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
50 miles, SW