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Dorchester

Boston’s largest neighborhood, and also one of its most diverse.

Welcome to Dorchester

Dorchester is Boston’s largest neighborhood, and also one of its most diverse. Popular residential communities within Dorchester include Savin Hill, Jones Hill, and Ashmont. The main business district in Dorchester is Uphams Corner and Harbor Point is the home of several large employers, including the Boston campus of the University of Massachusetts.

The spine of Dorchester is Dorchester Avenue, which runs from Lower Mills to downtown Boston. The neighborhood is also well serviced by the MBTA Red Line with stops throughout Dorchester.

Dorchester is also home to the oldest home in Boston, the James Black House, which was built in 1648, and the Walter Baker Chocolate Factory, America’s first chocolate factory.

Architecturally, the neighborhood is dominated by 3 family triple-decker housing, which serves as an investment property, is occupied, or has been converted to condominiums.

Featured Developments

173 Magnolia Street

Similar Neighborhoods

Roxbury

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

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 Puritan Ice Cream, Dewey Square Park, and Naomi Rotstein Personal Training.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Puritan Ice Cream page on Yelp Search 3895 Washington St on Google Maps	Dining	3.03 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Dewey Square Park page on Yelp Search 583 Atlantic Ave on Google Maps	Active	3.83 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Naomi Rotstein Personal Training page on Yelp	Active	3.89 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the PlayYourCourt page on Yelp	Active	4.6 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Back Bay Health page on Yelp Search 665 Boylston St on Google Maps	Active	3.71 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hall's Pond Sanctuary page on Yelp Search Between Amory St And Chilton St on Google Maps	Active	4.26 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Rolando Amorim-Personal Trainer page on Yelp Search 150 A St on Google Maps	Active	3.54 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the David Dorothy Ramler Park page on Yelp Search 120 Peterborough St on Google Maps	Active	3.72 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Sydney Lauren Robinson Makeup Artistry page on Yelp	Beauty	3.89 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Studio M new hair new life page on Yelp Search 4182 Washington St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.5 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the BAMBAT Advanced Thai Massage page on Yelp Search 77 Harvard St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.03 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Jana Rago Studios page on Yelp Search 207 Newbury on Google Maps	Beauty	3.76 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bare Skin + Beauty page on Yelp Search 29 Savin Hill Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.02 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Tricomi Hair Designer Weddings page on Yelp Search 91 Newbury St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.8 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Nirvana Skincare page on Yelp Search 372 Granite Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.88 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Powell and Burke page on Yelp Search 207 Newbury St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.76 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the GA Electrolysis & Skincare Center page on Yelp Search 364 Harvard St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.62 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Shannon Rouvel Makeup Artistry page on Yelp	Beauty	2.94 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Anthony David Stamp Massage Therapy page on Yelp Search 180 Lincoln St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.62 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Axiom Salon page on Yelp Search 56 Wareham St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.85 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Jennifer Rose page on Yelp Search 3 Center Plz on Google Maps	Beauty	4.31 miles	14 reviews	5/5 stars

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

All ()

Primary Schools ()

Middle Schools ()

High Schools ()

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.

Type

Name

Property Listings

Price

Living Area

For Sale

MLS® 73315989

Let’s Talk Real Estate

The Residential Group at William Raveis Real Estate is a team of experienced agents, specializing in the sale of urban dwellings and new construction/renovation properties in Metropolitan Boston. They are consistently ranked among the top sales teams at William Raveis Real Estate and top teams in all of Massachusetts.

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Dorchester

Welcome to Dorchester

Featured Developments

173 Magnolia Street

Similar Neighborhoods

Roxbury

Overview for Dorchester, MA

97,826

36 years

High

$39,235

Around Dorchester, MA

93

Walker's Paradise

69

Bikeable

68

Good Transit

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Dorchester, MA

97,826

High

36

48.11 / 51.89%

36,587

3

$39,235

Schools in Dorchester, MA

Property Listings

$6,750,000

$3,590,000

$3,499,000

$3,200,000

$2,550,000

$1,995,000

$1,830,000

$1,725,000

$1,699,000

Let’s Talk Real Estate

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