Roslindale

Roslindale

It offers its residents access to walking and bike trails at the Arnold Arboretum.

Welcome to Roslindale

Located 6 miles south-southwest of downtown Boston, Roslindale borders Jamaica Plain, Hyde Park, West Roxbury, Mattapan, and Dorchester. It offers its residents access to walking and bike trails at the Arnold Arboretum, a 265-acre oasis that is part of the Frederick Law Olmstead Emerald Necklace.
 
The neighborhood center is Roslindale Village, which is full of shops, popular restaurants and bistros, a grocery store, and access to the Roslindale Village Commuter Rail station.
 
The housing stock in Roslindale is primarily made up of one and two-family homes, as well as traditional triple-decker 3 family homes. Popular areas of Roslindale for house hunters include “Metropolitan Hill” and “Doctors Row.”


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Overview for Roslindale, MA

32,778 people live in Roslindale, where the median age is 40 and the average individual income is $43,558. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

32,778

Total Population

40 years

Median Age

High

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

$43,558

Average individual Income

Around Roslindale, MA

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

95
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
66
Bikeable
Bike Score
63
Good Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Sorriso Vino, J.Crew, and Katelyn Foley Pilates.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Sorriso Vino Logo
Dining 3.45 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
J.Crew Logo
Shopping 3.58 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Katelyn Foley Pilates Logo
Active 2.87 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Fitness Together - Newton Centre Logo
Active 4.64 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Hall's Pond Sanctuary Logo
Active 4.3 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Hannah Landes, LMT Logo
Active 3.78 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Roslindale, MA

Population Households Employment

Roslindale has 12,515 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Roslindale do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 32,778 people call Roslindale home. The population density is 15,910.923 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

32,778

Total Population

High

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

40

Median Age

47.23 / 52.77%

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
12,515

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$43,558

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 Roslindale, MA

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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Roslindale. 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
Category
Grades
School rating
Charles Sumner
15 Basile Street, Roslindale, MA, 02131
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Dennis C Haley
570 American Legion Hwy, Roslindale, MA, 02131
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
1/5
Mozart
236 Beech Street, Roslindale, MA, 02131
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
2/5
Washington Irving Middle
105 Cummins Hwy, Roslindale, MA, 02131
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
Urban Science Academy
60 Hawthorne St, Roslindale, MA, 02131
PUBLIC
12th - 12th
No rating available
Brooke Charter School
190 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, MA, 02131
PUBLIC
K - 12th
5/5
John D Philbrick
40 Philbrick Street, Roslindale, MA, 02131
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
West Roxbury Academy
60 Hawthorne St, Roslindale, MA, 02131
PUBLIC
12th - 12th
No rating available
George H Conley
450 Poplar Street, Roslindale, MA, 02131
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Phineas Bates
426 Beech Street, Roslindale, MA, 02131
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5

Property Listings

Pending
MLS® 73188063

$2,400,000

4187-4195 Washington, Boston, MA 02131
3 Baths 4,128 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 73227257

$1,299,000

45 Selwyn St, Boston, MA 02131
3 Beds 4 Baths 2,501 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 73193867

$1,275,000

226 Cornell Street, Boston, MA 02131
6 Beds 3 Baths 3,353 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 73231046

$1,275,000

1021 South St, Boston, MA 02131
4 Beds 4 Baths 2,300 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 73159866

$1,249,000

224 Hyde Park Ave, Boston, MA 02130
9 Beds 3 Baths 3,267 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 73193868

$1,200,000

4467 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02131
6 Beds 3 Baths 4,488 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73235929

$1,200,000

19 Firth Rd, Boston, MA 02131
7 Beds 4 Baths 4,100 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 73214698

$1,199,000

132 Orange St # 132, Boston, MA 02131
3 Beds 4 Baths 3,185 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 73214705

$1,199,000

132 Orange St # 132, Boston, MA 02131
3 Beds 4 Baths 3,185 Sq.Ft.
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