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Demographic data by Zip Code:
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Population
Total Population29930
Male Population14509 (48.48 %)
Female Population15421 (51.52 %)
Percent Change Since 1990-1.0 %
Percent Change Since 2000-9.0 %
Density (Persons per sq. mile)13917.00
Median Age31.36
Employment
White Collar8312
Blue Collar1918
Households
Total Households10652
Family Households6721
Non-Family Households3931
Households With Children4107
Households Without Children6544
Average People Per Household2.76
Education
Number of people who have achieved the following levels of education:
No High School2477
Some High School1398
Some College2771
Associate Degree1034
Bachelors Degree2954
Graduate Degree2059
Marital Status
Number of people who have the following marital status:
Never Married11211
Married6997
Separated1874
Widowed1475
Divorced1554
Income / Financial
Average Household Income$55,256
Median Household Income$42,400
Median Income Under 25$32,391
Median Income 25-34$45,788
Median Income 35-44$42,857
Median Income 45-54$47,893
Median Income 55-64$41,705
Median Income 65-74$32,857
Median Income Over 75$31,176
Percent increase/decrease in income since 199049.0 %
Percent increase/decrease in income since 200020.0 %
Average Household Net Worth$348,258
Median Household Net Worth$93,197
Median Home Sale Price$320,000
Median Total Debts$118,363
Sales Tax Rate5.0000 %
Sales Tax TypePL
Average Total Household Expenditure$46,693
Weather
Average High in January36.50° F
Average Low in January22.10° F
Average High in July82.20° F
Average Low in July65.50° F
Annual Precepitiation42.53 in.
Air Pollution Index103
Other Amenities
AirportGENERAL EDWARD LAWRENCE LOGAN INTL
Miles To Airport4
Junior CollegeBOSTON EVENING SCHOOL
Miles To Junior College2
UniversityUNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON
Miles To University
Sports TeamBOSTON RED SOX
Miles To Sports Team3
Lifestyle
The following values are represented as an index, where the value 100 represents the national average.
Total Houshold Expenditure90
Contributions Expense82
Insurance Expense85
Clothing Expense91
Education Expense89
Entertainment Expense89
Food Expense93
Health Care Expense93
Household Furnishings Expense88
Shelter Expense90
Household Operations Expense85
Other Expense93
Personal Care Expense92
Reading Expense90
Tobacco Expense98
Transportation Expense90
Utilities Expense95
Gifts Expense85
Crime
The following values are represented as an index, where the value 100 represents the national average.
 This AreaCounty
Total Crime Risk192200
Personal Crime Risk285297
Murder Risk142150
Rape Risk190220
Robbery Risk389419
Assault Risk258247
Property Crime Risk165171
Burglary Risk102112
Larceny Risk158145
Automotive Theft Risk273296
Population
Total Population46890
Male Population21675 (46.23 %)
Female Population25215 (53.77 %)
Percent Change Since 1990-3.0 %
Percent Change Since 2000-8.0 %
Density (Persons per sq. mile)14670.00
Median Age31.91
Employment
White Collar8248
Blue Collar1491
Households
Total Households16542
Family Households11535
Non-Family Households5007
Households With Children7106
Households Without Children9436
Average People Per Household2.82
Education
Number of people who have achieved the following levels of education:
No High School2624
Some High School2463
Some College5127
Associate Degree2113
Bachelors Degree4305
Graduate Degree2942
Marital Status
Number of people who have the following marital status:
Never Married16360
Married10420
Separated3311
Widowed2168
Divorced2935
Income / Financial
Average Household Income$57,217
Median Household Income$43,357
Median Income Under 25$32,750
Median Income 25-34$45,494
Median Income 35-44$43,788
Median Income 45-54$47,420
Median Income 55-64$43,789
Median Income 65-74$33,827
Median Income Over 75$32,197
Percent increase/decrease in income since 199047.0 %
Percent increase/decrease in income since 200019.0 %
Average Household Net Worth$376,529
Median Household Net Worth$104,083
Median Home Sale Price$320,000
Median Total Debts$128,243
Sales Tax Rate5.0000 %
Sales Tax TypePL
Average Total Household Expenditure$47,777
Weather
Average High in January33.80° F
Average Low in January18.10° F
Average High in July81.20° F
Average Low in July62.00° F
Annual Precepitiation51.22 in.
Air Pollution Index102
Other Amenities
AirportGENERAL EDWARD LAWRENCE LOGAN INTL
Miles To Airport6
Junior CollegeLABOURE COLLEGE
Miles To Junior College1
UniversityUNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON
Miles To University2
Sports TeamBOSTON RED SOX
Miles To Sports Team5
Lifestyle
The following values are represented as an index, where the value 100 represents the national average.
Total Houshold Expenditure92
Contributions Expense84
Insurance Expense87
Clothing Expense93
Education Expense91
Entertainment Expense91
Food Expense95
Health Care Expense95
Household Furnishings Expense90
Shelter Expense92
Household Operations Expense88
Other Expense94
Personal Care Expense94
Reading Expense92
Tobacco Expense99
Transportation Expense92
Utilities Expense96
Gifts Expense87
Crime
The following values are represented as an index, where the value 100 represents the national average.
 This AreaCounty
Total Crime Risk225200
Personal Crime Risk320297
Murder Risk161150
Rape Risk202220
Robbery Risk447419
Assault Risk294247
Property Crime Risk199171
Burglary Risk129112
Larceny Risk213145
Automotive Theft Risk305296
Population
Total Population22715
Male Population10926 (48.1 %)
Female Population11789 (51.9 %)
Percent Change Since 1990-2.0 %
Percent Change Since 2000-9.0 %
Density (Persons per sq. mile)14267.00
Median Age32.57
Employment
White Collar6520
Blue Collar1890
Households
Total Households7894
Family Households5204
Non-Family Households2690
Households With Children3146
Households Without Children4747
Average People Per Household2.81
Education
Number of people who have achieved the following levels of education:
No High School1863
Some High School1102
Some College2268
Associate Degree882
Bachelors Degree2420
Graduate Degree1213
Marital Status
Number of people who have the following marital status:
Never Married7931
Married5812
Separated1680
Widowed951
Divorced1213
Income / Financial
Average Household Income$59,924
Median Household Income$47,833
Median Income Under 25$45,735
Median Income 25-34$49,771
Median Income 35-44$46,992
Median Income 45-54$51,262
Median Income 55-64$46,782
Median Income 65-74$46,795
Median Income Over 75$38,393
Percent increase/decrease in income since 199055.0 %
Percent increase/decrease in income since 200020.0 %
Average Household Net Worth$372,362
Median Household Net Worth$108,381
Median Home Sale Price$290,000
Median Total Debts$131,065
Sales Tax Rate5.0000 %
Sales Tax TypePL
Average Total Household Expenditure$49,351
Weather
Average High in January36.50° F
Average Low in January22.10° F
Average High in July82.20° F
Average Low in July65.50° F
Annual Precepitiation42.53 in.
Air Pollution Index102
Other Amenities
AirportGENERAL EDWARD LAWRENCE LOGAN INTL
Miles To Airport5
Junior CollegeLABOURE COLLEGE
Miles To Junior College1
UniversityUNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON
Miles To University1
Sports TeamBOSTON RED SOX
Miles To Sports Team4
Lifestyle
The following values are represented as an index, where the value 100 represents the national average.
Total Houshold Expenditure95
Contributions Expense86
Insurance Expense90
Clothing Expense96
Education Expense91
Entertainment Expense94
Food Expense98
Health Care Expense98
Household Furnishings Expense93
Shelter Expense95
Household Operations Expense91
Other Expense98
Personal Care Expense97
Reading Expense95
Tobacco Expense103
Transportation Expense96
Utilities Expense99
Gifts Expense90
Crime
The following values are represented as an index, where the value 100 represents the national average.
 This AreaCounty
Total Crime Risk213200
Personal Crime Risk298297
Murder Risk162150
Rape Risk184220
Robbery Risk418419
Assault Risk268247
Property Crime Risk193171
Burglary Risk104112
Larceny Risk216145
Automotive Theft Risk306296
Population
Total Population23306
Male Population10252 (43.99 %)
Female Population13053 (56.01 %)
Percent Change Since 1990-9.0 %
Percent Change Since 2000-6.0 %
Density (Persons per sq. mile)13762.00
Median Age30.29
Employment
White Collar3172
Blue Collar548
Households
Total Households8592
Family Households5964
Non-Family Households2628
Households With Children3753
Households Without Children4838
Average People Per Household2.70
Education
Number of people who have achieved the following levels of education:
No High School1452
Some High School1146
Some College2183
Associate Degree1127
Bachelors Degree1733
Graduate Degree967
Marital Status
Number of people who have the following marital status:
Never Married8067
Married3871
Separated2049
Widowed1046
Divorced1611
Income / Financial
Average Household Income$47,833
Median Household Income$32,519
Median Income Under 25$26,964
Median Income 25-34$29,534
Median Income 35-44$33,000
Median Income 45-54$34,536
Median Income 55-64$37,920
Median Income 65-74$30,745
Median Income Over 75$28,426
Percent increase/decrease in income since 199048.0 %
Percent increase/decrease in income since 200019.0 %
Average Household Net Worth$283,478
Median Household Net Worth$69,385
Median Home Sale Price$330,000
Median Total Debts$91,863
Sales Tax Rate5.0000 %
Sales Tax TypePL
Average Total Household Expenditure$42,326
Weather
Average High in January36.50° F
Average Low in January22.10° F
Average High in July82.20° F
Average Low in July65.50° F
Annual Precepitiation42.53 in.
Air Pollution Index103
Other Amenities
AirportGENERAL EDWARD LAWRENCE LOGAN INTL
Miles To Airport5
Junior CollegeBOSTON EVENING SCHOOL
Miles To Junior College1
UniversityUNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON
Miles To University2
Sports TeamBOSTON RED SOX
Miles To Sports Team3
Lifestyle
The following values are represented as an index, where the value 100 represents the national average.
Total Houshold Expenditure82
Contributions Expense72
Insurance Expense75
Clothing Expense83
Education Expense80
Entertainment Expense80
Food Expense85
Health Care Expense86
Household Furnishings Expense77
Shelter Expense81
Household Operations Expense75
Other Expense85
Personal Care Expense83
Reading Expense81
Tobacco Expense94
Transportation Expense81
Utilities Expense88
Gifts Expense75
Crime
The following values are represented as an index, where the value 100 represents the national average.
 This AreaCounty
Total Crime Risk254200
Personal Crime Risk379297
Murder Risk227150
Rape Risk247220
Robbery Risk553419
Assault Risk307247
Property Crime Risk215171
Burglary Risk131112
Larceny Risk189145
Automotive Theft Risk372296
Population
Total Population28067
Male Population13054 (46.51 %)
Female Population15013 (53.49 %)
Percent Change Since 1990-3.0 %
Percent Change Since 2000-5.0 %
Density (Persons per sq. mile)13586.00
Median Age35.38
Employment
White Collar26079
Blue Collar6046
Households
Total Households13496
Family Households6188
Non-Family Households7308
Households With Children3040
Households Without Children10456
Average People Per Household2.05
Education
Number of people who have achieved the following levels of education:
No High School1459
Some High School1259
Some College2869
Associate Degree1261
Bachelors Degree4488
Graduate Degree2524
Marital Status
Number of people who have the following marital status:
Never Married11197
Married6973
Separated1494
Widowed1817
Divorced2105
Income / Financial
Average Household Income$64,577
Median Household Income$48,626
Median Income Under 25$40,333
Median Income 25-34$59,430
Median Income 35-44$51,270
Median Income 45-54$51,146
Median Income 55-64$40,458
Median Income 65-74$36,900
Median Income Over 75$32,986
Percent increase/decrease in income since 199092.0 %
Percent increase/decrease in income since 200021.0 %
Average Household Net Worth$422,682
Median Household Net Worth$116,801
Median Home Sale Price$375,000
Median Total Debts$142,061
Sales Tax Rate5.0000 %
Sales Tax TypePL
Average Total Household Expenditure$51,653
Weather
Average High in January36.50° F
Average Low in January22.10° F
Average High in July82.20° F
Average Low in July65.50° F
Annual Precepitiation42.53 in.
Air Pollution Index103
Other Amenities
AirportGENERAL EDWARD LAWRENCE LOGAN INTL
Miles To Airport2
Junior CollegeNEW ENGLAND COLLEGE OF FINANCE
Miles To Junior College2
UniversityUNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON
Miles To University2
Sports TeamBOSTON CELTICS / BOSTON BRUINS
Miles To Sports Team2
Lifestyle
The following values are represented as an index, where the value 100 represents the national average.
Total Houshold Expenditure100
Contributions Expense96
Insurance Expense97
Clothing Expense100
Education Expense102
Entertainment Expense99
Food Expense101
Health Care Expense101
Household Furnishings Expense99
Shelter Expense100
Household Operations Expense97
Other Expense102
Personal Care Expense101
Reading Expense101
Tobacco Expense102
Transportation Expense99
Utilities Expense102
Gifts Expense99
Crime
The following values are represented as an index, where the value 100 represents the national average.
 This AreaCounty
Total Crime Risk242200
Personal Crime Risk366297
Murder Risk196150
Rape Risk287220
Robbery Risk457419
Assault Risk317247
Property Crime Risk202171
Burglary Risk157112
Larceny Risk209145
Automotive Theft Risk288296
Population
Total Population14209
Male Population6479 (45.6 %)
Female Population7730 (54.4 %)
Percent Change Since 1990-3.0 %
Percent Change Since 2000-6.0 %
Density (Persons per sq. mile)10407.00
Median Age34.10
Employment
White Collar10661
Blue Collar3373
Households
Total Households7107
Family Households3148
Non-Family Households3959
Households With Children1432
Households Without Children5673
Average People Per Household1.98
Education
Number of people who have achieved the following levels of education:
No High School515
Some High School437
Some College1103
Associate Degree517
Bachelors Degree3336
Graduate Degree2560
Marital Status
Number of people who have the following marital status:
Never Married5452
Married4149
Separated636
Widowed709
Divorced994
Income / Financial
Average Household Income$101,137
Median Household Income$68,279
Median Income Under 25$34,423
Median Income 25-34$85,580
Median Income 35-44$68,592
Median Income 45-54$66,136
Median Income 55-64$69,569
Median Income 65-74$41,500
Median Income Over 75$44,063
Percent increase/decrease in income since 199092.0 %
Percent increase/decrease in income since 200022.0 %
Average Household Net Worth$679,635
Median Household Net Worth$187,161
Median Home Sale Price$450,597
Median Total Debts$233,420
Sales Tax Rate5.0000 %
Sales Tax TypePL
Average Total Household Expenditure$70,105
Weather
Average High in January36.50° F
Average Low in January22.10° F
Average High in July82.20° F
Average Low in July65.50° F
Annual Precepitiation42.53 in.
Air Pollution Index104
Other Amenities
AirportGENERAL EDWARD LAWRENCE LOGAN INTL
Miles To Airport2
Junior CollegeBUNKER HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Miles To Junior College
UniversitySUFFOLK UNIVERSITY
Miles To University1
Sports TeamBOSTON CELTICS / BOSTON BRUINS
Miles To Sports Team1
Lifestyle
The following values are represented as an index, where the value 100 represents the national average.
Total Houshold Expenditure135
Contributions Expense154
Insurance Expense147
Clothing Expense137
Education Expense159
Entertainment Expense136
Food Expense131
Health Care Expense129
Household Furnishings Expense140
Shelter Expense137
Household Operations Expense146
Other Expense133
Personal Care Expense135
Reading Expense138
Tobacco Expense117
Transportation Expense129
Utilities Expense129
Gifts Expense150
Crime
The following values are represented as an index, where the value 100 represents the national average.
 This AreaCounty
Total Crime Risk205200
Personal Crime Risk298297
Murder Risk139150
Rape Risk220220
Robbery Risk364419
Assault Risk286247
Property Crime Risk178171
Burglary Risk122112
Larceny Risk160145
Automotive Theft Risk293296
Population
Total Population25985
Male Population11881 (45.72 %)
Female Population14104 (54.28 %)
Percent Change Since 1990-7.0 %
Percent Change Since 2000-8.0 %
Density (Persons per sq. mile)11429.00
Median Age34.23
Employment
White Collar3078
Blue Collar594
Households
Total Households9102
Family Households6730
Non-Family Households2372
Households With Children4019
Households Without Children5082
Average People Per Household2.82
Education
Number of people who have achieved the following levels of education:
No High School1362
Some High School1241
Some College3128
Associate Degree1457
Bachelors Degree2327
Graduate Degree1595
Marital Status
Number of people who have the following marital status:
Never Married8208
Married6642
Separated2160
Widowed1143
Divorced1711
Income / Financial
Average Household Income$57,984
Median Household Income$47,358
Median Income Under 25$46,757
Median Income 25-34$40,592
Median Income 35-44$50,246
Median Income 45-54$52,897
Median Income 55-64$52,690
Median Income 65-74$39,932
Median Income Over 75$29,896
Percent increase/decrease in income since 199034.0 %
Percent increase/decrease in income since 200021.0 %
Average Household Net Worth$416,991
Median Household Net Worth$121,057
Median Home Sale Price$289,900
Median Total Debts$144,154
Sales Tax Rate5.0000 %
Sales Tax TypePL
Average Total Household Expenditure$48,279
Weather
Average High in January33.80° F
Average Low in January18.10° F
Average High in July81.20° F
Average Low in July62.00° F
Annual Precepitiation51.22 in.
Air Pollution Index103
Other Amenities
AirportGENERAL EDWARD LAWRENCE LOGAN INTL
Miles To Airport7
Junior CollegeLABOURE COLLEGE
Miles To Junior College1
UniversityCURRY COLLEGE
Miles To University2
Sports TeamBOSTON RED SOX
Miles To Sports Team5
Lifestyle
The following values are represented as an index, where the value 100 represents the national average.
Total Houshold Expenditure93
Contributions Expense87
Insurance Expense89
Clothing Expense94
Education Expense91
Entertainment Expense93
Food Expense95
Health Care Expense95
Household Furnishings Expense92
Shelter Expense93
Household Operations Expense90
Other Expense95
Personal Care Expense94
Reading Expense93
Tobacco Expense99
Transportation Expense94
Utilities Expense96
Gifts Expense89
Crime
The following values are represented as an index, where the value 100 represents the national average.
 This AreaCounty
Total Crime Risk183200
Personal Crime Risk310297
Murder Risk154150
Rape Risk354220
Robbery Risk387419
Assault Risk200247
Property Crime Risk131171
Burglary Risk90112
Larceny Risk93145
Automotive Theft Risk239296
Population
Total Population43586
Male Population21042 (48.28 %)
Female Population22544 (51.72 %)
Percent Change Since 19902.0 %
Percent Change Since 2000-8.0 %
Density (Persons per sq. mile)7301.00
Median Age38.42
Employment
White Collar8257
Blue Collar2103
Households
Total Households18495
Family Households11471
Non-Family Households7024
Households With Children5439
Households Without Children13056
Average People Per Household2.34
Education
Number of people who have achieved the following levels of education:
No High School2846
Some High School2165
Some College4892
Associate Degree2242
Bachelors Degree4097
Graduate Degree2387
Marital Status
Number of people who have the following marital status:
Never Married11744
Married15694
Separated1855
Widowed3314
Divorced3369
Income / Financial
Average Household Income$58,706
Median Household Income$44,799
Median Income Under 25$43,437
Median Income 25-34$47,950
Median Income 35-44$47,063
Median Income 45-54$53,519
Median Income 55-64$47,724
Median Income 65-74$36,626
Median Income Over 75$29,217
Percent increase/decrease in income since 199045.0 %
Percent increase/decrease in income since 200020.0 %
Average Household Net Worth$421,027
Median Household Net Worth$122,952
Median Home Sale Price$295,000
Median Total Debts$145,926
Sales Tax Rate5.0000 %
Sales Tax TypePL
Average Total Household Expenditure$48,655
Weather
Average High in January36.50° F
Average Low in January22.10° F
Average High in July82.20° F
Average Low in July65.50° F
Annual Precepitiation42.53 in.
Air Pollution Index103
Other Amenities
AirportGENERAL EDWARD LAWRENCE LOGAN INTL
Miles To Airport4
Junior CollegeBUNKER HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Miles To Junior College5
UniversitySUFFOLK UNIVERSITY
Miles To University5
Sports TeamBOSTON CELTICS / BOSTON BRUINS
Miles To Sports Team5
Lifestyle
The following values are represented as an index, where the value 100 represents the national average.
Total Houshold Expenditure94
Contributions Expense89
Insurance Expense90
Clothing Expense94
Education Expense91
Entertainment Expense93
Food Expense96
Health Care Expense97
Household Furnishings Expense92
Shelter Expense94
Household Operations Expense91
Other Expense96
Personal Care Expense95
Reading Expense94
Tobacco Expense100
Transportation Expense94
Utilities Expense97
Gifts Expense91
Crime
The following values are represented as an index, where the value 100 represents the national average.
 This AreaCounty
Total Crime Risk169200
Personal Crime Risk137297
Murder Risk132150
Rape Risk82220
Robbery Risk184419
Assault Risk95247
Property Crime Risk223171
Burglary Risk161112
Larceny Risk59145
Automotive Theft Risk493296
Population
Total Population28874
Male Population13408 (46.44 %)
Female Population15466 (53.56 %)
Percent Change Since 1990-6.0 %
Percent Change Since 2000-10.0 %
Density (Persons per sq. mile)9517.00
Median Age36.02
Employment
White Collar6275
Blue Collar1462
Households
Total Households11084
Family Households7090
Non-Family Households3995
Households With Children3938
Households Without Children7147
Average People Per Household2.53
Education
Number of people who have achieved the following levels of education:
No High School1502
Some High School1071
Some College2927
Associate Degree1412
Bachelors Degree4002
Graduate Degree3509
Marital Status
Number of people who have the following marital status:
Never Married8860
Married8954
Separated1917
Widowed1562
Divorced1746
Income / Financial
Average Household Income$65,080
Median Household Income$56,347
Median Income Under 25$35,000
Median Income 25-34$56,975
Median Income 35-44$58,648
Median Income 45-54$65,681
Median Income 55-64$57,150
Median Income 65-74$50,645
Median Income Over 75$40,407
Percent increase/decrease in income since 199061.0 %
Percent increase/decrease in income since 200020.0 %
Average Household Net Worth$463,253
Median Household Net Worth$139,090
Median Home Sale Price$350,500
Median Total Debts$166,601
Sales Tax Rate5.0000 %
Sales Tax TypePL
Average Total Household Expenditure$52,191
Weather
Average High in January33.80° F
Average Low in January18.10° F
Average High in July81.20° F
Average Low in July62.00° F
Annual Precepitiation51.22 in.
Air Pollution Index104
Other Amenities
AirportGENERAL EDWARD LAWRENCE LOGAN INTL
Miles To Airport8
Junior CollegeBOSTON BAPTIST COLLEGE
Miles To Junior College2
UniversityHELLENIC COLLEGE
Miles To University2
Sports TeamBOSTON RED SOX
Miles To Sports Team5
Lifestyle
The following values are represented as an index, where the value 100 represents the national average.
Total Houshold Expenditure101
Contributions Expense97
Insurance Expense99
Clothing Expense101
Education Expense100
Entertainment Expense101
Food Expense101
Health Care Expense101
Household Furnishings Expense101
Shelter Expense100
Household Operations Expense100
Other Expense102
Personal Care Expense102
Reading Expense101
Tobacco Expense102
Transportation Expense101
Utilities Expense102
Gifts Expense99
Crime
The following values are represented as an index, where the value 100 represents the national average.
 This AreaCounty
Total Crime Risk220200
Personal Crime Risk336297
Murder Risk189150
Rape Risk215220
Robbery Risk444419
Assault Risk306247
Property Crime Risk181171
Burglary Risk120112
Larceny Risk124145
Automotive Theft Risk339296
Data on community demographics provided by OnBoard LLC Copyright (c) 2007 OnBoard LLC. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. All community demographics data is for the year 2007 unless otherwise specified.
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