Living in West Roxbury
West Roxbury is a large place in Massachusetts, United States, home to 30,442 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are people who put healthcare first (top 8%, #682 of 9,474), city lovers (top 8%, #300 of 4,114), expat professionals (top 9%, #594 of 7,271).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about West Roxbury
- The Massachusetts Bay is 10 km away.
- It is part of Greater Boston, 9 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 2:25.
How West Roxbury 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 | 47 | #6,272 of 11,898 | #319 of 444 | Map |
| Low-income household | 23 | #8,434 of 9,771 | #270 of 336 | Map |
| Low-income family | 32 | #6,561 of 8,006 | #298 of 331 | Map |
| Single parent | 41 | #4,636 of 6,237 | #239 of 274 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 70 | #1,144 of 9,474 | #122 of 384 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #862 of 9,474 | #97 of 384 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #912 of 10,762 | #98 of 367 | Map |
| Single professional | 70 | #438 of 4,537 | #46 of 230 | Map |
| Young professional | 73 | #427 of 4,444 | #48 of 241 | Map |
| DINKS | 78 | #297 of 3,053 | #38 of 155 | Map |
| Remote worker | 58 | #3,491 of 7,271 | #117 of 276 | Map |
| Commuter | 73 | #1,060 of 6,227 | #71 of 309 | Map |
| Car-free household | 74 | #435 of 3,933 | #43 of 207 | Map |
| Student | 71 | #820 of 2,119 | #64 of 112 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 34 | #6,075 of 8,006 | #258 of 331 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 21 | #10,825 of 12,111 | #328 of 392 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 74 | #300 of 4,114 | #43 of 221 | Map |
| Expat professional | 76 | #594 of 7,271 | #64 of 276 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 76 | #682 of 9,474 | #95 of 384 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 30 | #15,116 of 18,063 | #421 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 | 22 | #8,190 of 16,523 | #342 of 452 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 11 | #16,905 of 18,063 | #428 of 465 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 79 | #369 of 16,523 | #34 of 452 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 79 | #492 of 21,167 | #34 of 479 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #2,976 of 12,111 | #255 of 392 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #2,474 of 6,413 | #207 of 331 | Map |
| Business owner | 74 | #1,187 of 12,111 | #83 of 392 | Map |
| Digital native | 63 | #617 of 4,750 | #61 of 248 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Highland (Massachusetts) 1 km
- Bellevue (Massachusetts) 1 km
- Brook Farm 2 km
- Clarendon Hills (Massachusetts) 2 km
- Roslindale 2 km
- Hyde Park (Massachusetts) 3 km
- Oak Hill Park 3 km
- Jamaica Plain 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.