North Dorchester, Boston, MA Area Guide

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North Dorchester Area Facts

  • North Dorchester has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered good
  • North Dorchester crime rates are 41% higher than the Boston average
  • Cost of living in North Dorchester is 2% lower than the Boston average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in North Dorchester? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Ryan Play Area
      Columbia Road Park
      Sharon's Park
      William A. Meaney Playground
      Atheneum Park
      Edward Everett Park
      West Link Park
      Edward Everett Square

      Entertainment

      James Blake House
      AMC South Bay Center 12
      Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate
      John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
      Commonwealth Museum
      Shirley-Eustis House
      South Boston Bowlarama
      Dorchester Art Project

      Food & Drink

      The Banshee
      Eagle Liquors
      The Banshee
      Savin Hill Wine and Spirits
      Euromart
      Dunkin'
      Dorchester Brewing Company
      Burger King

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in North Dorchester? Of all people who commute, 39.6% take public transportation in North Dorchester.
      Drive to Work
      36%

      35% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      40%

      30% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      7%

      3% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in North Dorchester? The cost of living in North Dorchester is 163/100 - which is 22% higher than Massachusetts.
      North Dorchester
      163

      63% more expensive than average

      Boston
      166

      66% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in North Dorchester? North Dorchester crime rates are 3,614, which are 155% higher than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      3,614 per 100k people

      58% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 28  

      58% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      6%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in North Dorchester? The median income in North Dorchester is $78,922 which is 11% higher than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $78,92243% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $39,73633% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is North Dorchester a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Massachusetts Eye and Ear
      Floating Hospital for Children
      Commonwealth Community Care
      Boston Medical Center
      Brigham and Women's Hospital
      Shriners Hospitals for Children - Boston
      East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
      Massachusetts General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
      CVS Pharmacy
      Osco Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Brookline Avenue Medical Building
      Franciscan Children’s Pediatrics
      Brookside Community Health Center
      Boston Children's at Martha Eliot
      Urban Eye MD. Associates PC.
      Charles River Community Health
      New Health Northend Waterfront Health
      Porter Pediatrics

      B Housing

      What are North Dorchester home prices? North Dorchester home prices are $574,240 - which is 68% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $574,240211% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,46054% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      38%

      41% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does North Dorchester have good schools? The North Dorchester graduation rate is 76% - which is 13% lower than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      9% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      37%

      24% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is North Dorchester a good place to live? North Dorchester has an overall rating of 65% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      65%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      65%

      6 total surveys

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