Climate
The city can be hot and humid in the summer but is cold and snowy in the winter.
Cultural Attractions
Boston's arts organizations are world-renowned. Some of the most well-known are the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
Recreation
The 50-acre Boston Common is the country's oldest public park. It is now a highlight of the "Emerald Necklace" of the neighborhood parks system, designed by Frederick Law Olmstead.
Historical
History buffs will love exploring Boston. A walking tour of the Freedom Trail explores Revolutionary era sites like Bunker Hill, the site of the Boston Massacre, and Paul Revere's house.
Economy
Boston is considered the economic center of New England. Important local industries include higher education, finance, technology, and research.
Geography
Boston is in eastern Massachusetts.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 655,002
- Population under 55:
- 80.4%
- Population over 55:
- 19.6%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- High
- Closest large city:
- New York
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 80°F July High, 19°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $42,568
- Median home price:
- $329,000
- Average property tax:
- $5,500
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 7.6%
- Low
- Cost of living:
- High
Employment Projections
Education
K–12
- Elementary schools:
- 117
- Middle schools:
- 75
- High schools:
- 57
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 19
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 53
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 78
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 17/8
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 70/10
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 107/11
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 935
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