Living in Dorchester (Massachusetts)
Dorchester (Massachusetts) is a large place in Massachusetts, United States, home to 97,826 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are city lovers (top 1%, #39 of 4,114), couples without children (DINKs) (top 2%, #48 of 3,053), young professionals (top 2%, #73 of 4,444).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Dorchester (Massachusetts)
- The Massachusetts Bay is 3 km away.
- It is part of Greater Boston, 4 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 05 min and sets around 22:15; in late June it sets around 2:24.
How Dorchester (Massachusetts) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 45 | #6,832 of 11,898 | #351 of 444 | Map |
| Low-income household | 25 | #8,076 of 9,771 | #254 of 336 | Map |
| Low-income family | 33 | #6,350 of 8,006 | #283 of 331 | Map |
| Single parent | 42 | #4,426 of 6,237 | #223 of 274 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #2,272 of 9,474 | #226 of 384 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 68 | #1,772 of 9,474 | #175 of 384 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #1,988 of 10,762 | #222 of 367 | Map |
| Single professional | 76 | #82 of 4,537 | #9 of 230 | Map |
| Young professional | 79 | #73 of 4,444 | #5 of 241 | Map |
| DINKS | 83 | #48 of 3,053 | #4 of 155 | Map |
| Remote worker | 55 | #4,751 of 7,271 | #191 of 276 | Map |
| Commuter | 79 | #264 of 6,227 | #24 of 309 | Map |
| Car-free household | 82 | #71 of 3,933 | #3 of 207 | Map |
| Student | 79 | #161 of 2,119 | #22 of 112 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 36 | #5,588 of 8,006 | #241 of 331 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 21 | #10,698 of 12,111 | #318 of 392 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 81 | #39 of 4,114 | #2 of 221 | Map |
| Expat professional | 79 | #319 of 7,271 | #35 of 276 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 77 | #573 of 9,474 | #84 of 384 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 24 | #16,247 of 18,063 | #435 of 465 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 28 | #6,638 of 16,523 | #270 of 452 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 7 | #17,361 of 18,063 | #436 of 465 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 76 | #692 of 16,523 | #69 of 452 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 82 | #153 of 21,167 | #11 of 479 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #2,764 of 12,111 | #238 of 392 | Map |
| Coastal living | 71 | #1,407 of 6,413 | #147 of 331 | Map |
| Business owner | 76 | #848 of 12,111 | #63 of 392 | Map |
| Digital native | 71 | #111 of 4,750 | #4 of 248 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Grove Hall 2 km
- Ashmont 2 km
- Savin Hill 2 km
- Mattapan 3 km
- Milton Village 3 km
- Roxbury Crossing 4 km
- Jamaica Plain 4 km
- Roslindale 4 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.