1080 ADAMS ST # 1DORCHESTER CENTER, MA 02124
2
2
1,379 SQ FT
Listing by Stuart St James, Inc. - Darin Thompson
MLS® #: 73561947
Lower Mills
Boston
About the neighborhood
Lower Mills offers a diverse range of housing options, including single detached homes, duplexes, and apartment buildings, predominantly featuring two and three bedrooms. The neighborhood benefits from convenient access to several bus lines, enhancing connectivity throughout the area. Green spaces nearby provide a refreshing natural environment, perfect for relaxation and outdoor activities. Pharmacies are easily reachable and supply essential items, while local schools contribute to a supportive educational environment. Biking infrastructure is also present, encouraging outdoor movement. Though lively, many areas within Lower Mills maintain a serene atmosphere, making it a well-rounded and appealing community for residents seeking variety and convenience.
Highlights
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Characteristics
Transportation
Lower Mills will draw homeowners that appreciate different modes of transportation. Property owners who want to reside in a compact community will welcome the reasonably pedestrian-friendly character of this neighborhood; many day-to-day needs can be met without a vehicle, and there are also a fair number of businesses close by. Commuting by bicycle is also easy in Lower Mills. With Ashmont on the Red Line, and about 10 nearby bus lines, the public transit infrastructure in Lower Mills is good. Commuting by car is also easy in this neighborhood. It is a reasonably short car ride to the closest highway from any home in Lower Mills.
Services
The closest grocery store in this part of the city is generally only a short trip away. Furthermore, Lower Mills is a fairly good place in which to eat out or go to a cafe. It is also convenient to access a selection of clothing stores without a car. In terms of education, in this part of the city, locals will generally be able to reach both primary and secondary schools without a vehicle. Residents benefit from public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level.
Character
Lower Mills is a great neighborhood for home buyers who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Even though this part of Boston is not known for its vibrancy, the vibe is still quite dynamic around its main streets, and places to go out at night are well-spread throughout the area. On the other hand, it is very easy to get to green spaces from most locations in the neighborhood, since there are around 20 of them nearby for residents to enjoy and many houses for sale have a park very close by.
Car friendly6.6
Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly6.0
Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly7.4
Most day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Transit friendly6.6
Walking distance to rapid transit and frequent bus lines
Restaurants7.4
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Groceries8.6
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping6.6
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes6.6
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Quiet3.6
Multiple sources of noise nearby
Nightlife5.8
Variety of bars within a short drive
Vibrant3.8
Calm atmosphere most of the day
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $48,338
- Median Household Income
- $98,377
Housing Type
- 36.9% SINGLE DETACHED
- 4.1% SEMI DETACHED
- 37.5% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 10.1% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 11.4% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 36.9%
- Semi detached
- 4.1%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 37.5%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 10.1%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 11.4%
- Mobile
- 0.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 36.6%
- 0 to 4
- 7.1%
- 5 to 9
- 6.4%
- 10 to 14
- 4.0%
- 15 to 19
- 5.3%
- 20 to 24
- 1.6%
- 25 to 29
- 8.9%
- 30 to 34
- 15.5%
- 35 to 39
- 8.9%
- 40 to 44
- 5.9%
- 45 to 49
- 4.9%
- 50 to 54
- 7.4%
- 55 to 59
- 3.8%
- 60 to 64
- 3.4%
- 65 to 69
- 3.5%
- 70 to 74
- 7.0%
- 75 to 79
- 3.4%
- 80 to 84
- 1.3%
- 85 and over
- 1.8%
Education Level
- 7.4% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 23.0% HIGH SCHOOL
- 20.6% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 8.4% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 24.4% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 12.8% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 2.9% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.5% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 7.4%
- High School
- 23.0%
- Some college, no degree
- 20.6%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 8.4%
- Bachelor's degree
- 24.4%
- Master's degree
- 12.8%
- Professional degree
- 2.9%
- PhD
- 0.5%
Commute Mode
- 0.4% FOOT
- 0.4% BIKE
- 31.2% TRANSIT
- 48.9% DRIVE
- 0.6% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.4%
- Bike
- 0.4%
- Transit
- 31.2%
- Drive
- 48.9%
- Other
- 0.6%
- None
- 18.4%
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