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02122 (Dorchester, MA)

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Area Highlights

02122 (Dorchester, MA) residents have a median age of 38.9 years old, with employment highest in the administrative support and construction industries.

23,623 Population

8,946 Households

$82,483 /yr
Median Household Income

$667,500
Median Home Sale Price

34m Median Commute Time

Most people in this area drive to work.

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Median Age

Median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equally sized groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population.

LEGEND

  • 61+ years old
  • 51 to 60 years old
  • 41 to 50 years old
  • 31 to 40 years old
  • 21 to 30 years old
  • 11 to 20 years old
  • 0 to 10 years old

Median Home Price

The median sale price measures the “middle” price of homes that sold, meaning that half of the homes sold for a higher price and half sold for less.

LEGEND

  • $2,000,000+
  • $1,000,000 to $2,000,000
  • $800,000 to $1,000,000
  • $600,000 to $800,000
  • $400,000 to $600,000
  • $200,000 to $400,000
  • $0 to $200,000

Median Household Income

The median household income is the income amount that divides a population into two equal groups, half having a household income above that amount, and half having a household income below that amount.

LEGEND

  • $500,000+ per year
  • $250,000 to $500,000 per year
  • $150,000 to $250,000 per year
  • $100,000 to $150,000 per year
  • $75,000 to $100,000 per year
  • $50,000 to $75,000 per year
  • $0 to $50,000 per year

Family & Education

38.9 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.6
persons per
household

32.7%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

High School Graduate 25%
Some High School 20%
Bachelors Degree 20%
Graduate Degree 16%
Some College 14%
Associates Degree 5%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is High School Graduate, representing 25.31% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
27.3% of households have children

Area Schools

PK-12
0.3 MILES
C-
Neighborhood House Charter School
PK-8
0.4 MILES
C+
Richard J. Murphy K-8 School
6-8
0.4 MILES
C-
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School
9-12
0.4 MILES
D
Boston Arts Academy
9-12
0.4 MILES
F
Community Academy Of Science And Health
PK-4
0.4 MILES
Dr. William Henderson Lower School
PK-5
0.7 MILES
D-
Thomas J. Kenny Elementary School
PK-5
0.8 MILES
C
Mather Elementary School

Proximity to listed schools and their school district(s) does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please contact a local real estate professional or the local school district(s) for the most current information relating to schools in the area.

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Economics

$82,483 /yr
Median Household Income
$667,500
Median Sales Price
34 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is $75-99,999k representing 14.02% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 59%
  • Public Transit 27%
  • Walk or Bike 8%
  • Work from Home 7%

Occupancy by Type

Rented 5,122 53%
Owned 3,824 40%
Vacant 683 7%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 77%
Blue Collar 23%

Employment

Employees by Industry

Employees by Occupation

Demographics

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 38.9 years old. The smallest percentage group is 25-34 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 35%
Black 21%
Asian 20%
Hispanic 14%
Other 10%
Native American <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 35%, followed by Black at 21%, Asian at 20%, and Hispanic at 14%.

Crime & Pollution

Crime vs National Average

This location’s average annual crime rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Pollution vs National Average

This location’s average annual pollution rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Weather

81° July
Hottest Average Month
20° January
Coldest Average Month

Severe Weather

This location’s average annual severe weather events compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
20°
36°
Feb
21°
38°
Mar
29°
46°
Apr
38°
56°
May
48°
67°
Jun
57°
76°
Jul
63°
81°
Aug
62°
80°
Sep
54°
72°
Oct
44°
62°
Nov
36°
51°
Dec
25°
40°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Precipitation

Precipitation (inch)

Listings in the Area

$429,000
For sale
5 beds • 2 baths • 2,179 sqft

60-62 Houghton St
Boston, MA 02122

$315,000
For sale
4 beds • 2 baths • 1 half baths • 1,667 sqft

34 Houghton St
Boston, MA 02122

$1,200,000
For sale
3 beds • 2 baths • 1 half baths • 1,756 sqft

7 Lorenzo Street
Boston, MA 02122

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