Boston, Massachusetts · ZIP 02119

Boston — ZIP 02119

Boston (02119) scores 36/100 — Below Average for Boston. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $662K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share23%

Property crime share77%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index48/100

Avg math proficiency16%

Avg reading proficiency24%

Schools nearby14

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index46/100

Typical home value$662K

Median rent$3,546/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$662K

Median Rent

$3,546/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

19,728

Violent Crime

4,486

Property Crime

15,242

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Suffolk County, Massachusetts (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Mendell Elementary School	PK–06	309	42%	47%
Hale Elementary School	PK–06	162	42%	52%
Bridge Boston Charter School	PK–08	329	27%	27%
Hernandez K-8 School	PK–08	372	18%	23%
Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School	PK–05	293	17%	22%
Mason Elementary School	PK–05	205	12%	22%
Orchard Gardens K-8 School	PK–08	689	5%	10%
City on a Hill Charter Public School	11–12	78	5%	25%
Dearborn 6-12 STEM Academy	06–12	565	4%	17%
Ellis Elementary School	PK–06	391	3%	17%
Higginson-Lewis K-8 School	03–08	213	3%	8%
Haynes Early Education Center	PK–01	168	Not reported	Not reported
Higginson Inclusion K0-2 School	PK–02	154	Not reported	Not reported
Greater Egleston High School	09–12	78	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

26,851

Median Income

$48K

Homeownership

27%

Median Age

36.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 02119 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 02119 has a school score of 48/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 02119 is approximately $662K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 02119 in Boston has an overall NeighborScore of 36/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.