Dorchester

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.

92

Walker's Paradise

Walking Score

72

Very Bikeable

Bike Score

66

Good Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Cobble, Sekali Boston, and Natasha Wellness.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Cobble page on Yelp Search 318 Harvard St on Google Maps	Dining	4.5 miles	14 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Sekali Boston page on Yelp Search 800 Boylston St on Google Maps	Dining	3.67 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Natasha Wellness page on Yelp	Dining	4.48 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Walden Local Butcher Shop page on Yelp Search 316 Shawmut Ave on Google Maps	Dining	3.08 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the CC Fitness page on Yelp Search 1416 Centre St on Google Maps	Active	3.92 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lifted Fitness & Performance page on Yelp Search 72 K St on Google Maps	Active	3.05 miles	36 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Jenn Menzer Wellness page on Yelp Search 12 Clarendon St on Google Maps	Active	3.28 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Feather & Waves Hair Boutique page on Yelp Search 653 East Broadway on Google Maps	Beauty	2.8 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Spawell Massage - Dorchester page on Yelp Search 612 Gallivan Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	1.11 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Brian Nunez page on Yelp Search 207 Newbury St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.76 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Brazilian Blowout Boston page on Yelp Search 147 Beach St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.88 miles	16 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Ghada's page on Yelp Search 333 Washington St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.07 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Medical Aesthetics on Tremont page on Yelp Search 655 Tremont St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.15 miles	14 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the CDF Therapeutic Bodywork page on Yelp Search 437 Boylston St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.75 miles	39 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Andrea Sacco Skin & Body page on Yelp Search 20 Newbury St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.79 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The CLT Method page on Yelp Search 634 E Broadway on Google Maps	Beauty	2.81 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Freshie page on Yelp Search 56 Wareham St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.85 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the CRK Beauty page on Yelp Search 135 Charles St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.32 miles	9 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

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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.

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Name

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

92

Walker's Paradise

72

Very Bikeable

66

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

$3,499,000

$2,899,999

$2,550,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,150,000

$2,150,000

$2,150,000

$2,080,000

Let’s Talk Real Estate

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

92

Walker's Paradise

72

Very Bikeable

66

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

$3,499,000

$2,899,999

$2,550,000

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

$2,150,000

$2,150,000

$2,150,000

$2,080,000

Let’s Talk Real Estate

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