Livability Score

70
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) C-
The Sugar Bowl
Coffee Shop
McKenna's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Victoria's Diner
Coffee Shop
Homestead bakery & cafe
Coffee Shop
Caffè Nero
Coffee Shop
Coco Leaf
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Boston Bagel Company
Coffee Shop
Sidewalk Cafe
Coffee Shop
Molly Moo's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dudley Cafe
Coffee Shop
Jaho Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Mohr & McPherson
Coffee Shop
Flour
Coffee Shop
Cuppacoffee
Coffee Shop
South End Buttery
Coffee Shop
Tatte Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Kōhi Coffee
Coffee Shop
Fare Well Restaurant
Coffee Shop
The Farmacy Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Farmacy Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) A+
James Blake House
Museum
AMC South Bay Center 12
Cinema
Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the U.S. Senate
Museum
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Museum
Commonwealth Museum
Museum
Shirley-Eustis House
Museum
South Boston Bowlarama
Bowling Alley
Dorchester Art Project
Theatre Arts
The Distillery Gallery
Art Gallery
Hibernian Hall
Theatre Arts
William E. Reed Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Boston Bowl
Bowling Alley
Wildebeest
Attraction
Laugh Boston
Theatre Arts
Boston Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Tiger
Attraction
Virginia Wimberly Theatre
Theatre Arts
Nancy and Edward Roberts Theatre
Theatre Arts
Lion
Attraction
Plaza Theaters
Theatre Arts
Mills Gallery
Art Gallery
National Center of Afro-American Artists (NCAAA) Museum
Museum
Plains Zebra
Attraction
Piano Craft Gallery
Art Gallery
Ostrich
Attraction
Food and Drink (11) A-
The Banshee
Bar
Eagle Liquors
Alcohol
The Banshee
Bar
Savin Hill Wine and Spirits
Alcohol
Euromart
Deli
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Dorchester Brewing Company
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Baltic European Delicatessen
Deli
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Liquor Land
Alcohol
Shamrock Pub
Bar
Pizza Pie-er
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
JP Licks
Sweets
Blarney Stone
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Doughboy Donuts & Deli
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester Colonel Daniel Marr Clubhouse
Gym
The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
Community Centre
Boston Liberation Center
Community Centre
Boys & Girls Club of Boston: Orchard Garden Club
Community Centre
Roxbury YMCA
Gym
Grove Hall Community Center
Community Centre
Cathedral Community Building
Community Centre
Cooper Community Center
Community Centre
Blackstone Community Center Gym
Gym
Eritrean Community Center
Community Centre
Blackstone Community Center
Community Centre
CorePower Yoga
Gym
Dewitt Center
Community Centre
Shelburne Community Center
Community Centre
Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción Technology Center
Community Centre
Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center
Community Centre
Turnstyle
Gym
Community Music Center of Boston
Community Centre
Swet Studio
Gym
Rev'd Indoor Cycling
Gym
YWCA
Gym
Thomas L. Johnson Community Center
Community Centre
John D. O'Bryant African American Institute
Community Centre
Healthworks
Gym
Barry's
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Star Market
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Joseph's Bakery
Bakery
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Foodie's Market
Grocery Store
Carmelo Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Super Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Tropical Foods
Grocery Store
Ming's Supermarket
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
C-Mart
Grocery Store
Jiaho supermarket
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Cmart Supermarket
Grocery Store
Ho Yuen Bakery
Bakery
Tatte
Bakery
Wollaston's Market
Grocery Store
Greenhills Irish Bakery
Bakery
Star Market
Grocery Store
Oakleaf Cakes
Bakery
Wollaston's Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Flour Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
James Hook & Co.
Seafood
Parks (19) A+
Ryan Play Area
Park
Columbia Road Park
Park
Sharon's Park
Park
William A. Meaney Playground
Playground
Atheneum Park
Park
Edward Everett Park
Park
West Link Park
Park
Edward Everett Square
Park
Melvinside Play Area
Playground
Savin Hill Park
Park
Joe Moakley Park
Park
Deer Street Park
Park
Old Harbor Park
Park
Miranda Playground
Playground
McConnell Park
Park
Downer Avenue Playground
Park
Malibu Beach
Park
UMass Harborwalk
Park
Allen Park
Park
Coppens Square
Park
Kennedy Library Harborwalk
Park
Clifford Playground
Park
Thomas Park
Park
William Eustis Playground
Playground
William Eustis Playground
Playground
Shops (22) A+
Cappy's Convenience
Convenience Store
Dot Dogs
Hairdresser
T&T Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Dorchester Mrket
Convenience Store
Coleen's Flower Shop
Florist
Healing Thai Spa
Beauty
Speedway
Convenience Store
New Store On The Block
Convenience Store
Coleen's Flower Shop
Florist
Harbor Point Market
Convenience Store
Alves Market
Convenience Store
Hastone
Furniture
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Marshalls
Department Store
Best Buy
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
Sprint
Electronics
Tedeschi food shops
Convenience Store
Old Navy
Clothing
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Target
Department Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Federico's Bike Shop
Bicycle
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. South Boston (A+)

2. East Boston (A+)

3. North Dorchester (A+)

4. Roxbury (A+)

5. Charlestown (A)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 39.6% take public transportation in North Dorchester.
Public Transit Stops (103)
Stops & Stations A+
JRF/UMass
Bus Stop
JFK/UMass
Transit Station
JKF/UMASS Braintree - Inbound
Bus Stop
JFK/UMass
Transit Station
JFK/UMass
Bus Stop
Mt Vernon St @ Bay Side Expo Center
Bus Stop
Mt Vernon St @ Bayside Expo Center
Bus Stop
Dorchester Ave @ Cottage St
Bus Stop
Dorchester Ave @ Crescent Ave
Bus Stop
Dorchster Ave @ Howes St
Bus Stop
Dorchester Avenue @ Edison Green
Bus Stop
Dorchester Ave @ Edison Green
Bus Stop
Dorchester Ave @ Romsey St
Bus Stop
Dorchester Ave @ Mayfield St
Bus Stop
263 Mt Vernon St @ St Christopher's Church
Bus Stop
Columbia Rd @ Dorchester Ave
Bus Stop
Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd
Bus Stop
Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd
Bus Stop
Columbia Rd @ Dorchester Ave
Bus Stop
250 Mt Vernon St @ Geiger Gibson Health Center
Bus Stop
Dorchester Ave @ Belfort St
Bus Stop
Dorchester Ave @ Mt Vernon St
Bus Stop
Dorchester Ave @ Mt Vernon St
Bus Stop
Dorchester Ave @ Pearl St
Bus Stop
Mt Vernon St @ Harbor Point Blvd.
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
39.6% A+
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Allston-Brighton (A+)

2. Back Bay-Beacon Hill (A+)

3. Central (A+)

4. Charlestown (A+)

5. East Boston (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in North Dorchester is 163/100 - which is 22% higher than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Mattapan (F)

2. Roxbury (F)

3. Fenway-Kenmore (F)

4. East Boston (F)

5. Roslindale (F)

crime F

North Dorchester crime rates are 3,614 per 100k, which is 155% higher than Massachusetts
Property Crime
2,887 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
727 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. West Roxbury (A)

2. Allston-Brighton (B)

3. Roslindale (B)

4. Fenway-Kenmore (C+)

5. East Boston (C+)

employment A+

The median income in North Dorchester is $78,922 - which is 11% higher than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$78,922 B+
Unemployment Rate
4.8% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Central (A+)

2. Hyde Park (A+)

3. North Dorchester (A+)

4. South Dorchester (A)

5. East Boston (A)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Massachusetts State Police South Boston
Police
Boston Fire Department Engine 21
Fire Station
Boston Fire Department Engine 17, Ladder 7, Car 7
Fire Station
MBTA Transit Police Headquarters
Police
Boston Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Suffolk County Sheriff
Police
Boston Fire Department Engine 2, Ladder 19
Fire Station
Boston Police Department Area C South Boston Dorchester
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Boston Fire Department Engine 39, Ladder 18
Fire Station
Boston Medical Center
Hospital
Boston Police Department South Boston Neighborhood Station
Police
Commonwealth Community Care
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Boston Police Department, Area D-4
Police
Engine 14 and Ladder 4
Fire Station
Boston Fire Department Engine 24, Ladder 23
Fire Station
Boston Fire Department Engine 3
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
B-2 Boston Police Department
Police
South End Community Health Center
Clinic
Boston Police Harbor Unit
Police
Boston Fire Department Engine 22
Fire Station
Boston Fire Department Engine 20
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Mattapan (A+)

2. South Boston (A+)

3. South Dorchester (A+)

4. East Boston (A+)

5. Hyde Park (A+)

housing B

North Dorchester home prices are $574,240 - which is 68% higher than Massachusetts
Home Price
$574,240 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
40% A+
Home Affordability
7.3x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. West Roxbury (A+)

2. Hyde Park (A+)

3. Roslindale (A+)

4. South Boston (A)

5. Charlestown (A-)

schools C-

The North Dorchester graduation rate is 76% - which is 13% lower than Massachusetts
School Test Scores
37% F
High School Grad. Rates
76% D
Elementary Schools (7) A+
William E Russell
John W Mccormack
St John Paul Ii Catholic Academy Columbia Camp
Roger Clap
Paul A Dever
Boston Collegiate Charter School
Edward Everett
Mather
Michael J Perkins
Up Academy Charter School Of Boston
Samuel W Mason
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School
John Winthrop
Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School
Joseph P Tynan
St Patrick School
King K-8
Lilla G. Frederick Middle School
Up Academy Holland
James Condon Elementary
Haynes Early Education Center
Oliver Hazard Perry
Orchard Gardens
Dearborn
Up Academy Charter School Of Dorchester
High Schools (2) A+
Boston College High School
Boston Collegiate Charter School
Excel High School
Community Academy Of Science And Health
Jeremiah E Burke High
Dearborn
Boston Day And Evening Academy Charter School
Boston Latin Academy
Neighborhood House Charter School
Cathedral High School
City On A Hill Charter Public School Dudley Square
City On A Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street
William Mckinley
O'Bryant School Math/Science
Madison Park High
Carter Developmental Center
Quincy Upper School
Codman Academy Charter Public School
Boston Adult Academy
Greater Egleston Community High School
Dorchester Academy
Techboston Academy
Fenway High School
Edward M. Kennedy Academy For Health Careers (Horace Mann Ch
Snowden International School At Copley
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Fenway-Kenmore (A)

2. Back Bay-Beacon Hill (A-)

3. Central (B+)

4. West Roxbury (C+)

5. Allston-Brighton (C+)

ratings C

North Dorchester has an overall rating of 65% from 6 reviews.
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User Surveys (6)
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Jamaica Plain (A+)

2. Charlestown (A+)

3. Roslindale (A+)

4. South End (A+)

5. Back Bay-Beacon Hill (A+)

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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
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      65%

      6 total surveys

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