Dorchester

Dorchester is Boston’s largest neighborhood, filled with friendly neighborhoods and bustling commercial districts.

Welcome to Dorchester

Filled with thriving families and active community organizations, Dorchester is Boston’s largest neighborhood, filled with friendly neighborhoods and bustling commercial districts. Find homes for every budget—from historic Victorians to multi-family homes to new construction condominiums. Try some of the best ethnic cuisines in Boston, visit the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum, or bird watch at the Neponset River Reservation. (ADD something about accessibility??
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Overview for Dorchester, MA

672,814 people live in Dorchester, where the median age is 32.6 and the average individual income is $50,344. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

672,814

Total Population

32.6 years

Median Age

High

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

$50,344

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Dorchester, MA

Dorchester has 271,950 households, with an average household size of 2.3. 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. 672,814 people call Dorchester home. The population density is 13,918.31 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

672,814

Total Population

High

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

32.6

Median Age

48.01 / 51.99%

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
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
271,950

Total Households

2.3

Average Household Size

$50,344

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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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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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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