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NEIGHBORHOOD

South Dorchester

Massachusetts · Boston · 66,039 residents · 3.901 sq mi
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The short version

South Dorchester has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,273. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $671,063. These figures are approximated by combining the 14 census tracts that make up South Dorchester; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
66,039
Population density
16,929 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,273
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$43,495
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$671,063
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,006
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.3%
57.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic25.2%(16,651)
Black33.1%(21,863)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(12,377)
Asian11.5%(7,569)
Other11.5%(7,579)
Diversity Score95.7%(63,182)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.2%(16,651)
Black33.1%(21,863)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(12,377)
Asian11.5%(7,569)
Other11.5%(7,579)
Diversity Score95.7%(63,182)
Diversity Score
96
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
22.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
Female
51.3%
Foreign born
34.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 66,074
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Pop 66,747
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Pop 65,759
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Pop 76,746
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Income$84,607−2%
Home value$736,891+10%
Population66,074same
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SOUTH DORCHESTER VS
Ridgewood
Income$88,934+3%
Home value$1,083,108+61%
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Income$82,891−4%
Home value$886,020+32%
Population65,759same
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Income$85,303−1%
Home value$743,076+11%
Population76,746+16%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts?

South Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts has about 66,039 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts?

The typical household in South Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts earns about $86,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts expensive?

In South Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $671,063, and the typical rent is about $2,006 a month.

How educated are people in South Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts?

About 35.7% of adults age 25 and over in South Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts?

About 14.8% of people in South Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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