Boston, Massachusetts

Population 637,516

Boston is located in Suffolk County, MA. The population is 637,516, making Boston the largest city in Suffolk County and the largest city in the state of Massachusetts.

There are 26 public schools in Boston with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Boston is low , and there are 163 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Boston is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Boston property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Boston include East Boston, Dorchester and Roxbury.

Boston Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 13.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 37.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 48.4%

Crime Rate

64.29% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 86
  • Violent Crimes: 198
  • Robbery: 32
  • Burglary: 59
  • Property Crime: 690
  • Larceny Theft: 546

Registered Offenders

83.77% Lower than national avg.
  • 163 offenders in Boston
  • 2.56 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

1,861 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 98
  • Registered Polluters: 19
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 1,744

Unemployment

Moderate 3.5%
  • Massachusetts unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 26 K-12 public schools in Boston, MA and 21 private schools. Homefacts rates Boston's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
21 Private Schools

Beacon Hill Nursery School

Boston Children's School

Boston Trinity Academy

Boston University Academy

British International School Of Boston

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35 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Boston, MA

Property Reports view all

2,841 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Boston, MA issued 2,841 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 2,841 permits, 48 were issued for single family homes and 2,793 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Boston, MA issued 2,561 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 2,561 permits, 34 were issued for single family homes and 2,527 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,803
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,986
  • 2 Bedrooms: $2,399
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,966
  • 4 Bedrooms: $3,253

Zip Codes

02021 02026 02045 02108 02109 02110 02111 02112 02113 02114 02115 02116 02117 02118 02119
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Environmental Hazards

1861 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (340/354)
    Boston, MA has 96.05% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Boston, MA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.78 Average
    Boston, MA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 30.12°
  • February 32.97°
  • March 40.45°
  • April 50.85°
  • May 59.96°
  • June 68°
  • July 75.38°
  • August 73.16°
  • September 66.15°
  • October 55.72°
  • November 45.58°
  • December 32.67°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Boston, MA

Earthquakes
Boston, MA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Boston, MA has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Boston, MA has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Boston, MA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Boston, MA: $63,621

Unemployment

Unemployment in Boston is 3.5%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 31.57%
White Collar - 68.43%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Charlie Baker
  • Sen. Edward J. Markey
  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren

City Representatives

  • Michael E. Capuano
  • Stephen F. Lynch

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

18 Cemeteries view all

39 FCC Towers view all

10 Fire Stations view all

10 Hospitals view all

5 Libraries view all

11 Police Stations view all

14 Retirement Homes view all

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