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Roxbury

Roxbury

Notable residents of Roxbury have included musician Bobby Brown and New Edition.

Welcome to Roxbury

Roxbury was one of the first towns founded in the Massachusetts Bay Colony and was known for its large outcroppings of Roxbury puddingstone, which was quarried for many years and was used in the foundations of numerous area houses. Primarily an agricultural community throughout the 19th century, the 20th century brought a massive migration of people from the South to the northern cities and a residential and industrial expansion. 
 
In the 1960’s and 1970 however, social issues and arson led to the deterioration of the neighborhood. Today, Roxbury has reemerged with hundreds of new business and housing initiatives revitalizing the neighborhood’s Dudley Square, Crosstown, and Grove Hall areas. Two of the most dramatic transformations have been Blue Hill Avenue, which has gone from a street lined with vacant lots to a dynamic business district, and Fort Hill, noted for the Fort Hill Tower, the site of Revolutionary War fortifications, being transformed into a popular residential neighborhood.
 
Notable residents of Roxbury have included musician Bobby Brown and New Edition, civil rights activist Melnea Cass, abolitionist Frederick Douglass, and minister Malcolm X.


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Overview for Roxbury, MA

53,247 people live in Roxbury, where the median age is 37 and the average individual income is $29,109. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

53,247

Total Population

37 years

Median Age

High

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

$29,109

Average individual Income

Around Roxbury, MA

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

77
Very Walkable
Walking Score
69
Bikeable
Bike Score
75
Excellent Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Third Time Ice Cream, Dewey Square Park, and Naomi Rotstein Personal Training.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Third Time Ice Cream Logo
Dining 4.36 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dewey Square Park Logo
Active 2.91 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Naomi Rotstein Personal Training Logo
Active 2.44 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
PlayYourCourt Logo
Active 3.26 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Back Bay Health Logo
Active 2.21 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Hall's Pond Sanctuary Logo
Active 2.31 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Roxbury, MA

Population Households Employment

Roxbury has 21,055 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Roxbury do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 53,247 people call Roxbury home. The population density is 23,826.635 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

53,247

Total Population

High

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

37

Median Age

45.37 / 54.63%

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
21,055

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$29,109

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 Roxbury, MA

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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Roxbury. 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

Property Listings

For Sale
MLS® 73318844

$5,999,000

85 Regent Street, Boston, MA 02119
21 Beds 15 Baths 10,947 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73308669

$5,300,000

577 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02118
9 Beds 7 Baths 5,435 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73285836

$3,390,000

43-49 Georgia St, Boston, MA 02121
19 Beds 15 Baths 8,860 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 73304709

$3,290,000

53 Holborn St, Boston, MA 02121
18 Beds 7 Baths 9,573 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73292785

$3,250,000

24-34 Notre Dame, Boston, MA 02119
Pending
MLS® 73304702

$2,290,000

159-161 Townsend St, Boston, MA 02121
18 Beds 7 Baths 6,522 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73277652

$2,149,000

577 Massachusetts Ave. # 4, Boston, MA 02118
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,230 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73314209

$1,975,000

4 Sargent St, Boston, MA 02125
6 Beds 8 Baths 3,300 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73295286

$1,965,000

61-63 Clifford Street, Boston, MA 02119
12 Beds 6 Baths 5,491 Sq.Ft.
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