Hanscom AFB, MA
Living in Hanscom AFB
Bikeability60
Walkability85
Commute79
Public Transit55
Affordability1
Public Safety82
Airports51
Hospitals76
Colleges100
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Schools72
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2kPopulation+328 (2010–19)
24 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
57%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
94%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years38%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years3%
Diversity
Asian11%
Black2%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial4%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school<1%
High school graduate10%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree30%
Households
Family household94%
Householder living alone5%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$108kMedian Household Income+$33k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
60%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K19%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector40%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts52%
Military25%
Sales and office10%
Service5%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Public transportation3%
Walked10%
Worked at home5%
Housing
-Median Home Value
37%Built 2000 or Later
$3.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$1.1k (2010–19)
-Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached60%
1 unit, detached31%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 201310%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195938%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Home Value
House Heating Type
Electricity45%
Utility gas53%
Crime
Violent Crime in Hanscom AFB
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21
Property Crime in Hanscom AFB
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(33%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump26%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 29 | 3 | 11 |
| Mar | 36 | 5 | 9 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hanscom AFB
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding60
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding3
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hanscom AFB, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hanscom AFB, MA
Bedford Montessori School
2 miles, N
Birches School
2 miles, SW
Community Therapeutic Day School
3 miles, SE
The Carroll School
3 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Hanscom AFB, MA
Bentley University
6 miles, SE
Brandeis University
6 miles, S
Regis College
8 miles, S
Lasell University
8 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hanscom AFB, MA
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington
4 miles, NE
Emerson Hospital -
5 miles, W
McLean Hospital Corporation
6 miles, SE
Walden Behavioral Care, Llc
6 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Hanscom AFB, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
33 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
34 miles, N
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
49 miles, NE