Back Bay, Boston, MA
Living in Back Bay
Bikeability95
Walkability100
Commute63
Public Transit93
Affordability77
Public Safety29
Airports54
Hospitals63
Colleges84
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools68
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
46kPopulation+2.5k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age
-College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
35%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years6%
15 to 34 years50%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian14%
Black5%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household35%
Householder living alone51%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$93kMedian Household Income+$26k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more27%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van22%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation26%
Taxicab1%
Walked42%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$1MMedian Home Value+$384k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$1.9kMedian Monthly Rent+$506 (2010–19)
28%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached1%
Multiple units4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier61%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K19%
$750K to $999K16%
$1M to $1.49M18%
$1.5M to $1.99M11%
$2M or more23%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity46%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas2%
Utility gas41%
Crime
Violent Crime in Back Bay
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Suffolk County71
Property Crime in Back Bay
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Suffolk County45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (75%)(20%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton81%
Donald Trump14%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 30 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 37 | 5 | 10 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Back Bay
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding46
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding24
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Back Bay, Boston, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Back Bay, Boston, MA
Kingsley Montessori School
0 miles, NW
Kingsley Montessori School
0 miles, W
Learning Project Elementary School
0 miles, N
The Newman School
0 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Back Bay, Boston, MA
Bay State College
0 miles, E
Boston Architectural College
0 miles, W
Fisher College
0 miles, NE
New England College of Optometry
0 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Back Bay, Boston, MA
Tufts Medical Center
1 miles, E
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary -
1 miles, NE
Massachusetts General Hospital
1 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Back Bay, Boston, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
41 miles, W
Manchester Airport
44 miles, NW
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
47 miles, SW