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.

76
Very Walkable
Walking Score
67
Bikeable
Bike Score
75
Excellent Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including McCarthy Bros., Cobble, and Concepts.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
McCarthy Bros. Logo
Dining · $$ 4.31 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Cobble Logo
Dining 2.54 miles 14 reviews 5/5 stars
Concepts Logo
Shopping 2.44 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Ignite Fitness Development Logo
Active 0.95 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Boston Scuba Logo
Active 4.17 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Shobu Aikido of Boston Logo
Active 4.09 miles 14 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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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
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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.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Bridge Boston Charter School
435 Warren St., Roxbury, MA, 02119
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
1/5
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School
6 Shirley Street, Boston, MA, 02119
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
1/5
Higginson/Lewis K-8
131 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury, MA, 02119
PUBLIC
3rd - 8th
No rating available
Higginson
160 Harrishof Street, Roxbury, MA, 02119
PUBLIC
PreK - 2nd
No rating available
David A Ellis
302 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury, MA, 02119
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
James P Timilty Middle
205 Roxbury Street, Roxbury, MA, 02119
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
No rating available
John Winthrop
35 Brookford Street, Dorchester, MA, 02125
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Nathan Hale
51 Cedar Street, Roxbury, MA, 02119
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
3/5
Samuel W Mason
150 Norfolk Avenue, Roxbury, MA, 02119
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
William Monroe Trotter
135 Humboldt Avenue, Dorchester, MA, 02121
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
1/5
Haynes Early Education Center
263 Blue Hill Avenue, Roxbury, MA, 02119
PUBLIC
PreK - 1st
No rating available
Malik Academy
100 Malcolm X Blvd, Roxbury Crossing, MA, 02120
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
City on a Hill Charter Public School Circuit Street
58 Circuit Street, Roxbury, MA, 02119
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Boston Day and Evening Academy Charter School
20 Kearsarge Ave, Roxbury, MA, 02119
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
O'Bryant School Math/Science
55 Malcolm X Blvd, Roxbury, MA, 02120
PUBLIC
7th - 12th
5/5
Carter School
396 Northampton Street, Boston, MA, 02118
PUBLIC
7th - 12th
No rating available
Dearborn
36 Winthrop St, Roxbury, MA, 02119
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
No rating available
Boston Latin Academy
205 Townsend Street, Dorchester, MA, 02121
PUBLIC
7th - 12th
5/5
Madison Park High
75 Malcolm X Blvd, Roxbury, MA, 02120
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Orchard Gardens
906 Albany Street, Roxbury, MA, 02119
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
No rating available
St Patrick School
131 Mount Pleasant Ave, Roxbury, MA, 02119
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available

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$16,000,000

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$2,300,000

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$2,199,998

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17 Beds 6 Baths 6,687 Sq.Ft.
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$2,125,000

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9 Beds 6 Baths 6,153 Sq.Ft.
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$2,099,000

241 Northampton St, Boston, MA 02118
5 Beds 3.5 Baths 3,780 Sq.Ft.
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$1,885,000

196-198 Warren St, Boston, MA 02119
4,074 Sq.Ft.
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$1,885,000

196-198 Warren St, Boston, MA 02119
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