ZIP Code 02478, MA
Living in 02478
Bikeability84
Walkability71
Commute28
Public Transit84
Affordability1
Public Safety79
Airports53
Hospitals78
Colleges100
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Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
26kPopulation+1.6k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age
75%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
71%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian17%
Black1%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate9%
Some College13%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree51%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$129kMedian Household Income+$30k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty
33 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more31%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector62%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts73%
Military<1%
Sales and office15%
Service8%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van69%
Public transportation17%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$860kMedian Home Value+$227k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$1.8kMedian Monthly Rent+$407 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units30%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier58%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K<1%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K25%
$750K to $999K30%
$1M to $1.49M22%
$1.5M to $1.99M7%
$2M or more4%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene24%
LP gas2%
Utility gas65%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in 02478
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21
Property Crime in 02478
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump23%
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 | 3 |
| 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 02478
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding55
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding3
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 02478, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 02478, MA
Belmont Day School
0 miles, W
Arlington School
1 miles, W
Cns/Pathways Academy
1 miles, W
Belmont Hill School
1 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 02478, MA
Bentley University
2 miles, W
Tufts University
3 miles, E
Lesley University
3 miles, E
Harvard University
3 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 02478, MA
McLean Hospital Corporation
1 miles, W
Mount Auburn Hospital
3 miles, SE
St Elizabeth's Medical Center
4 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 02478, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
37 miles, W
Manchester Airport
39 miles, N
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
48 miles, S