Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro Area, MA-NH
Living in the Boston Metro Area
Bikeability80
Walkability80
Commute25
Public Transit79
Affordability21
Public Safety64
Airports46
Hospitals55
Colleges81
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools68
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.8MPopulation+343k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
48%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
64%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian8%
Black8%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate22%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree22%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$90kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty
34 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more16%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van74%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation13%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$438kMedian Home Value+$55k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$337 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K23%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene25%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas53%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Boston Metro Area
United States45
Massachusetts37
Property Crime in the Boston Metro Area
United States48
Massachusetts28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (61%)(34%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump32%
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 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 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 the Boston Metro Area
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding51
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding15
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro Area, MA-NH
Private Schools
Private Schools near Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro Area, MA-NH
Our Lady of Assumption School
1 miles, E
Odyssey Day School
1 miles, W
Covenant Christian Academy
2 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro Area, MA-NH
Salem State University
7 miles, E
Montserrat College of Art
8 miles, E
Tufts University
9 miles, SW
Endicott College
10 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro Area, MA-NH
Melrosewakefield Healthcare
4 miles, SW
North Shore Medical Center -
6 miles, E
Winchester Hospital
6 miles, SW
Northeast Hospital Corporation
8 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro Area, MA-NH
Manchester Airport
36 miles, NW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
40 miles, N
Worcester Regional Airport
47 miles, W