Boston, Massachusetts · ZIP 02125

Boston — ZIP 02125

Boston (02125) scores 37/100 — Below Average for Boston. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $663K.

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%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index51/100

Avg math proficiency23%

Avg reading proficiency26%

Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index46/100

Typical home value$663K

Median rent$3,381/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

$663K

Median Rent

$3,381/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 20 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 Collegiate Charter School	05–12	708	39%	41%
Everett Elementary School	PK–06	288	32%	37%
Dever Elementary School	PK–06	445	22%	12%
Russell Elementary School	PK–05	356	22%	32%
Winthrop Elementary School	PK–06	226	22%	17%
Conservatory Lab Charter School	PK–08	454	20%	37%
Clap Elementary School	PK–06	140	15%	15%
Ruth Batson Academy	07–12	604	8%	18%

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.

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Demographics

Population

33,069

Median Income

$83K

Homeownership

35%

Median Age

34.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 02125 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 02125 has a school score of 51/100. 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 02125 is approximately $663K. 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 02125 in Boston has an overall NeighborScore of 37/100. 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.