West Roxbury
- Neighborhood in Boston, MA
Neighborhood
West Roxbury
- grade AOverall Grade
- Rating 4.12 out of 5 51 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A
- Crime & Safetygrade B
- Housinggrade C+
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$518,346
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,552
National
$1,062Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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West Roxbury Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault68.4national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- RapeNo data availablenational 40.7
- Robbery17.8national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary95.1national 500.1
- Theft487.4national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft56.5national 284
Residents
Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$95,537
National
$62,843Families with Children
28%
Top Public Schools Serving West Roxbury
Top Private Schools Near West Roxbury
- grade A+
Noble and Greenough School
- Rating 4.64 out of 5 50 reviews
- grade A+
Commonwealth School
- Rating 4.82 out of 5 34 reviews
- grade A+
Boston University Academy
- Rating 4.43 out of 5 60 reviews
- grade A+
Milton Academy
- Rating 4.22 out of 5 135 reviews
- grade A+
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
- Rating 4.14 out of 5 71 reviews
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West Roxbury Reviews
Rating 4.12 out of 5 51 reviews
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It’s OK. I’ve lived here for 5 years now If you’re not from The Boston area you should know, the roads are horrible and make no sense. This small town-feeling neighborhood is quiet and residential. It’s safe and pleasant but doesn’t have great access to amenities like parks, restaurants or nightlife. A lot of people that live here grew up here and have never left so it has a provincial feeling. Diversity is lacking but very slowly increasing. I’m a person of color and felt unwelcome in my first few years living here. While Boston is mostly liberal, West Roxbury is perhaps one of the most conservative neighborhoods of Boston.
West Roxbury is a cozy neighborhood located in the confines of the city of Boston. Though it’s within the city, it acts more like a nearby suburb that is desirable to young families and retired couples. Short distance travel to Boston nightlife, attractions, and job/schools!
I have lived in West Roxbury for more than 20 years. A very safe, green and residential town. Lots of nice parks and tree lined streets. Lovely Center St with many nice shops and restaurants. Walking distance to Commuter Rail and buses. 20 mins to downtown Boston (South Station) by commuter rail. I take nightly walks almost every day on quiet neighborhood streets. Pedestrian walks are wide and very well paved. People are nice and friendly. Great schools. I love this town I call home very much.