West Roxbury

Tree-lined streets and single-family homes in West Roxbury make this a sought-after neighborhood for Boston residents.

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West Roxbury Real Estate


The ease of city living with the neighborly vibrance of a suburb. Tree-lined streets and single-family homes in West Roxbury make this a sought-after neighborhood for Boston residents. The central business district along Centre Street is alive with shops and restaurants, and the neighborhood's heart offers ideal access to the commuter rail.


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Overview for West Roxbury, MA

34,808 people live in West Roxbury, where the median age is 44.2 and the average individual income is $51,809.34. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

34,808

Total Population

44.2 years

Median Age

High

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

$51,809.34

Average individual Income

Around West Roxbury, MA

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

88
Very Walkable
Walking Score
51
Bikeable
Bike Score
44
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Tex's Barbeque Express, Hemlock Grill, and Natasha Wellness.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $$ 3.44 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.01 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.63 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 3.56 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.99 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.24 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for West Roxbury, MA

West Roxbury has 14,086 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in West Roxbury do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 34,808 people call West Roxbury home. The population density is 7,720.02 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

34,808

Total Population

High

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

44.2

Median Age

47.39 / 52.61%

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
14,086

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$51,809.34

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in West Roxbury, MA

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The following schools are within or nearby West 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
PRIVATE
PreK - 6th
No rating available
PUBLIC
3rd - 8th
2/5
Holy Name Parish School
PRIVATE
PreK - 6th
No rating available
PRIVATE
7th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
PreK - 2nd
No rating available
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
3/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
3/5

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