Boston, VA
Living in Boston
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute35
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety74
Airports67
Hospitals60
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools80
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
928Population+244 (2010–19)
30 y Median Age-8 (2010–19)
-College-Educated-12% (2010–19)
88%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years40%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Black93%
Caucasian3%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Education
Less than high school30%
High school graduate49%
Some College21%
Households
Family household88%
Householder living alone12%
Economy
$32kMedian Household Income-$6.4k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
98%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K55%
$75K to $99K18%
Employers
Private sector86%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation46%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office18%
Service3%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$10kMedian Home Value-$110k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$518Median Monthly Rent+$66 (2010–19)
28%Owner-Occupied-37% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached90%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K55%
$100K to $149K45%
House Heating Type
Electricity48%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas44%
Crime
Violent Crime in Boston
United States45
Virginia30
Accomack County23
Property Crime in Boston
United States48
Virginia39
Accomack County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Boston
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding25
Tornado22
Coastal Flooding52
Hurricane Force Winds5
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Boston, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Boston, VA
Shore Christian Academy
5 miles, S
Broadwater Academy
5 miles, S
Montessori Children's House of Franktown
9 miles, S
Cape Charles Christian School
25 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Boston, VA
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
43 miles, N
Hampton University
49 miles, SW
Bethel College
50 miles, SW
St Mary's College of Maryland
52 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Boston, VA
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital
9 miles, NE
McCready Health
27 miles, N
Rappahannock General Hospital
31 miles, W
Riverside Walter Reed Hospital
40 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Boston, VA
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
48 miles, SW
Norfolk International Airport
53 miles, S
Richmond International Airport
81 miles, W
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
108 miles, NW