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Residents in Mount Bowdoin show pride and culture in their community.
A caring community in north Dorchester
Located on the north side of Dorchester, the urban neighborhood of Bowdoin North-Mount Bowdoin offers easy access to Downtown Boston and value-priced real estate while also nurturing local businesses and green spaces. First incorporated in the late 1800s and named for revolutionary leader James Bowdoin, the area features historical architecture and sites to match its 18th-century namesake. Today, this neighborhood is known as a tight-knit community where residents know and help each other. "We're a small, caring community," says Nusy Hassan, Manager of Student Life at the Community Academy of Science and Health. "Everyone's got each other's phone numbers and stays in touch."
Mount Bowdoin is located on the Red Line of the T, so you can take the train from two stations.
Convenient to the Red Line and downtown Boston
With ubiquitous city sidewalks that crisscross the town, Bowdoin North-Mount Bowdoin is well-equipped for pedestrians from one corner to the other. The Red Line is available from Fields Corner Station or Shawmut Station for trips into downtown Boston. "It's very conveniently located," says Nouné Karapetian, a Realtor with Compass who's served the area since 2011. "Plus, you can walk to a lot of places within the neighborhood."
Well maintained brownstone homes show the charming heritage of Mount Bowdoin.
Renovated historic architecture
Like many neighborhoods in the area, condos are a popular choice for new homeowners in Mount Bowdoin, starting in the mid-$200,000s and continuing to top out in the low-$600,000s. Single-family homes are also available and run a variety of classic styles, including Colonial, Queen Anne and Cape Cod. Renovated Colonial homes start in the low-$600,000s, while a historic brownstone reaches the high-$700,000s. In an area as densely populated as Dorchester, space is a commodity, so street parking and minimal lawns are the norm in Bowdoin North-Mount Bowdoin.
Holland Elementary School provides K-5 education to students in Mount Bowdoin.
Dual enrollment at Harvard
Students can begin their education at Holland Elementary School, which scores a C on Niche, before attending UP Academy School of Dorchester, which has a C-minus. Finally, they'll enroll at the Community Academy of Science and Health, which scores a C and features a partnership with Harvard for outside lab courses. "In other schools, students don't start dual enrollment until the 11th grade," says Nusy Hassan of CASH. "But our kids start as soon as 9th grade."
Restaurante Cesaria offers authentic Cape Verdean cuisine in the Mount Bowdoin neighborhood.
Cabo Verde and coffee
In the morning, locals grab a bagel, panini or coffee at the Home.stead Bakery & Café on Dorchester Avenue. For a cosmopolitan dinner out, residents are fond of Restaurante Cesaria, which specializes in the island flavors of Cabo Verde, including Katchupada, Frango Churrosco and Arroz de Marisco. Visit America's Food Basket on Bowdoin Street to keep the fridge stocked.
The Mount Bowdoin neighborhood is located just 2 miles from Malibu Beach.
The Dorchester Day parade
Dorchester Day has been held on the first Sunday in June since its inception in 1904. Meant to celebrate the community, Dorchester's special day features food, live entertainment and a 3-mile parade route through the neighborhood. The neighborhood's proximity to Boston means that events like the Saint Patrick's Day parade and Boston Marathon are never more than a train ride away.
You can find courts, baseball fields, and walking paths in Dorchester.
The Kite Festival at Ronan Park
Located on the highest point in Dorchester, Ronan Park is an 11-acre green space featuring a baseball field, basketball courts, a playground and a fenced-in dog walking area. The park is a popular site for local events, including Easter egg hunts, Halloween celebrations and an annual kite festival.
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Parks in this Area
Ripley Playground
Ronan Park
Mount Bowdoin Green
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Geneva Cliffs
Trails
Norton Street Pocket Park
Picnic Area
Tebroc Playground
Transit
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
14 min drive
Bus
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bowdoin North-Mount Bowdoin
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bowdoin North-Mount Bowdoin Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bowdoin North-Mount Bowdoin, Boston sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Bowdoin North-Mount Bowdoin, Boston over the last 12 months is $1,050,000, up 221% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,769
Median Age
37
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$43,548
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$67,685
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
13.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6%
% Population in Labor Force
67.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
73/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
72/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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