Dorchester

Overview for Dorchester, MA

97,826 people live in Dorchester, where the median age is 36 and the average individual income is $39,235. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

97,826

Total Population

36 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$39,235

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Dorchester, MA

Population Households Employment

Dorchester has 36,587 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Dorchester do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 97,826 people call Dorchester home. The population density is 21,185.682 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

97,826

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

36

Median Age

48.11 / 51.89%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
36,587

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$39,235

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Dorchester, MA

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Middle Schools ()
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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Dorchester. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Name
Category
Grades
School rating

Around Dorchester, MA

There's plenty to do around Dorchester, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

93
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
69
Bikeable
Bike Score
68
Good Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Alba Produce, West Elm Variety, and Puritan Ice Cream.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Alba Produce Logo
Dining 4.55 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
West Elm Variety Logo
Dining · $ 2.92 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.03 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Lifted Fitness & Performance Logo
Active 3.05 miles 40 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.86 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Quincy Yoga & Massage Logo
Active 4.26 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars

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MLS® 73291949

$1,149,000

1075 Adams, Boston, MA 02124
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,083 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 73310888

$3,590,000

359-365 Adams St, Boston, MA 02122
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MLS® 73309673

$3,499,000

378-380 Neponset Ave, Boston, MA 02122
11 Beds 5 Baths 4,732 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 72403167

$3,000,000

66 Geneva Ave, Boston, MA 02121
For Sale
MLS® 73286359

$2,940,000

57 Grampian. Way, Boston, MA 02125
8 Beds 6 Baths 4,173 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73290248

$2,675,000

16-18 Fernboro St, Boston, MA 02121
28 Beds 12 Baths 8,334 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73299401

$2,650,000

12 Ashland St, Boston, MA 02122
12 Beds 6 Baths 5,376 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 73221700

$2,550,000

1724-1736 Dorchester Ave # 7, Boston, MA 02124
For Sale
MLS® 73235874

$2,249,000

416 Harvard St, Boston, MA 02124
12 Beds 8 Baths 4,710 Sq.Ft.
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