Boston, Massachusetts · ZIP 02130

Boston — ZIP 02130

Boston (02130) scores 38/100 — 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 $820K.

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 index52/100

Avg math proficiency22%

Avg reading proficiency31%

Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index41/100

Typical home value$820K

Median rent$3,285/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

$820K

Median Rent

$3,285/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 11 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
Manning Elementary School	PK–06	159	57%	72%
Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot	PK–08	249	27%	37%
Curley K-8 School	PK–08	902	24%	32%
Kennedy John F Elementary School	PK–06	399	22%	27%
English High School	07–12	720	12%	17%
Margarita Muniz Academy	07–12	428	8%	22%
Hennigan K-8 School	KG–08	472	5%	12%
West Zone Early Learning Center	PK–01	76	Not reported	Not reported
Community Academy	09–12	58	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

41,109

Median Income

$132K

Homeownership

45%

Median Age

35.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 02130 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 02130 has a school score of 52/100. 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 02130 is approximately $820K. 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 02130 in Boston has an overall NeighborScore of 38/100. 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.