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Boston, Massachusetts · ZIP 02121

Boston — ZIP 02121

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Boston (02121) scores 35/100 — Below Average for Boston. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $647K.

35OUT OF 100

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 index47/100
Avg math proficiency16%
Avg reading proficiency22%
Schools nearby8

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index50/100
Typical home value$647K
Median rent$3,265/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

$647K

Median Rent

$3,265/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
Boston Latin Academy07–121,693
61%
76%
Albert D Holland School of Technology07–12399
22%
22%
UP Academy HollandPK–06641
9%
10%
Trotter Elementary SchoolPK–06352
8%
17%
King Elementary SchoolPK–06464
6%
18%
Frederick Pilot Middle School07–08215
5%
6%
Greenwood Sarah K-8 SchoolPK–08357
3%
3%
Carter School08–1228Not reportedNot 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

28,298

Median Income

$43K

Homeownership

23%

Median Age

34.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 02121 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 02121 has a school score of 47/100. 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 02121 is approximately $647K. 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 02121 in Boston has an overall NeighborScore of 35/100. 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.