Median Age
27 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 37% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
9%
Roxbury Crossing, MA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,221
Population
16,822
Renter Mix
90% Rent
A few steps away from some of Boston’s biggest attractions and workplaces
Urban
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Walkable
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Historic
Boston’s Roxbury Crossing neighborhood (also known as Mission Hill) is a historic residential community adjacent to one of the city’s busiest sections. The neighborhood is located next door to the Longwood Medical Area, making it a perfect spot for folks who work at Boston Children’s Hospital, VA Boston Healthcare System, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science, or Harvard Medical School.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design and Wentworth Institute of Technology are right on the north side as well, making it a highly convenient location for students. You’ll also be within walking distance of Fenway Park and its surrounding dining, retail, and entertainment district, and surrounded by beautiful parks, including Boston’s famous Emerald Necklace. Rentals can be a bit pricey, but you can find some great deals on apartments, condos, and houses in this area.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,063
Average: $75,320
Education
5,298
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,857
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Roxbury Crossing has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
90%
Non-Renters
10%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Roxbury Crossing, MA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Roxbury Heritage State Park
- Charles River Reservation
- Coit Observatory
- John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
- Lower Neponset River Trail
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.