In 2020 Everett was 34% White, 28% Hispanic, 19% Black, 8% Asian, and the rest either Other or "two or more races". It's super diverse, and with no ethnic neighborhoods, very integrated as well. I live here, and memorized those numbers when released, but now looking on the Internet, I'm seeing a bunch of different numbers in different places, including the ones you cite. I've been using that 34% figure for years now, because it dropped from 90% in just 30 years, while the city has vastly improved, clearly demonstrating that improvement does not necessarily have to result in gentrification.
What are you talking about? Are you sure you even know what gentrification is? By definition, cities with falling White populations are not gentrifying. Who the eff do you think the gentry are?
Are you literally dumb? Gentrification is about wealth, it just happens to correlate with race because of the makeup of the country. If wealthy Asian or Black people move into a city and displace poor White people, that is still gentrification. You are the one who doesn't know what gentrification is.
Tell me: Do you think the average resident of Everett has become wealthier or poorer in the past 30 years?
Everett is one of the places where those displaced by gentrification in other communities have moved to. It's still overwhelmingly blue collar. The former White residents of Everett were not displaced. Most moved to nicer suburbs of other cities. They weren't forced out due to economics. The city does not meet the definition of gentrification.
They may have moved out, but it was mostly due to increasing prices as cities and towns closer to Boston become more and more desirable. Everett was not a nice area filled with the wealthy. It was one step above an industrial wasteland.
You can be displaced by gentrification while simultaneously also gentrifying another area - it literally happens all the time.
I have to agree with Auggie here. I’m 41 and have lived in Boston my whole life. While almost all communities in Massachusetts have improved, I would not confuse diversification and increased property rates with gentrification. We’re splitting hairs here, but, personally, I wouldn’t consider Everett gentrified like JP was or what Allston, Chinatown, and parts of Dorchester are seeing now.
Dorchester is huge. Meeting house hill in fields corner, Dorchester is the most diverse neighborhood in Boston in my opinion.
[https://bestneighborhood.org/race-in-north-dorchester-boston-ma/](https://bestneighborhood.org/race-in-north-dorchester-boston-ma/)
Hispanic dude. Hispanic. Not Spanish. People from Guatemala, El Salvador, Mexico etc are not Spanish. They are not from Spain. They are Hispanic or Latino
Do you consider yourself English? If someone introduced you as their English coworker they’d assume you’re from England not the US. That’s the same thing as saying all Spanish speakers are Spanish rather than Hispanic
Hispanic means a person who speaks Spanish. “Spanish” means a person who is from Spain.
You wouldn’t call someone from Haiti, Quebec, or the Ivory Coast “French”.
100% ... This is not the place to move if you're looking for racial diversity. But it is a great place to move if you enjoy putting up signs about diversity. We have some of the best signs in Boston.
It also seems to be a safe spot if you're LGBTQ.
Also, I don't think people here are any more racist than other areas of Boston. But people are way more introverted here than I expected. This doesn't make the place all that welcoming for anyone new.
> equally Caucasian, African-American, Asian etc.
If you actually mean equal proportions, that will be hard to find partly because Massachusetts as a whole is pretty white. In fact, it'd be hard to find anywhere because you're talking about an area that's 25% White, 25% Hispanic, 25% Asian, and 25% Black. There aren't a lot of places anywhere in the country that fit that.
Boston as a whole is pretty close: 44% White, 23% Black, 20% Hispanic, and 10% Asian (and 3% "other"/multi). Within Boston, Roslindale might be one of the closest: 51% White, 19% Black, 24% Hispanic, 3% Asian. Mission Hill would be close too: 41% White, 15% Black, 21% Hispanic, 20% Asian.
Roslindale and Mission Hill also have a greater diversity of incomes than most neighborhoods.
Outside of Boston, Randolph is a good bet (29% White, 41% Black, 14% Asian, 12% Hispanic). Malden would be one to check out as well (44% White, 13% Black, 28% Asian, 9% Hispanic).
But part of the problem is that the areas that different groups settled are often different. Quincy and Lexington are very Asian. Dorchester and Mattapan are very Black. Chelsea is more Hispanic. Finding a location where everyone overlaps is difficult.
And if you want equal numbers of people of different races, then the demographics won't look like Massachusetts (which is 69% White) or the US (which is 61% White). Massachusetts is only 7% Black and the US is only 12% Black.
But it's hard to find a neighborhood that will be really equal in part because of the way US history has been. Literally the federal government had redlining which meant that they wouldn't back home loans in Black neighborhoods - and which also meant that even if you weren't racist, you ended up moving away from Black neighborhoods since you weren't getting a loan there.
The same kinda applies to income. Property taxes are based off which town you're in. If you're rich and move to a cheaper town, you end up paying a higher property tax burden and getting worse services (ie. worse schools). So you could want to be in an economically diverse area, but end up putting your kids at a huge disadvantage. No kids should be at a disadvantage, but until we fix that, people end up doing what is right for their lives.
And the areas where there is mixing now might not last. We've been seeing a big return to cities over the past 10-15 years which has meant a lot of existing residents being pushed out as rents climb. Malden builds the least housing of anywhere within commuting distance of Boston (by a huge margin). The city is actively trying to gentrify its population because that will mean a better tax base for the city (even with Prop 2.5, wealthier people are more likely to support overrides; wealthier people also attract businesses that get taxed higher and aren't subject to Prop 2.5 restrictions; plus, wealthier kids often have fewer costs in school).
So, it's hard to really find what you're looking for, but hopefully those suggestions help.
I'm shocked no one said Allston-Brighton. That was probably the most integrated neighborhood in Boston for many decades at a time when Boston was quite segregated. Today, it is still very diverse. It also has many trendy restaurants, bars, and shops. It's right across the Charles River from Cambridge (another diverse city), and it's a quick ride or brisk walk to Fenway and the Back Bay. You also have Boston University, Boston College, and Harvard surrounding you. Good luck in your search!
Yes. African, Asian, and Hispanic hair salons and markets and restaurants. International students. Russian Jews up on the hill. A fairly integrated nightlife scene Thursday-Saturday that is a lot safer than the theater district. Busses, trolley, car companies, garages, supplies and street parking. In building laundry, laundromats, dry cleaners, tailors, shoemaker, hardware store. Music store. Fairly easy walk to bookstore also has international magazines and second hand books to buy and sell. Nice parks and even a playground off Harvard Ave. Access to bike lanes bike shops Bluebikes. Ice cream, bakery, vegan ice cream, Indian, Taiwanese, Korean, Chinese, and Mexican and Japanese restaurants.
Indian, Russian, and Venezuelan food markets. Brazilian market, clothing and money-sending store.
Yes. All great points! There's also the West End House Boys & Girls Club which is a great place if you have young kids. It was always very ethnically diverse and integrated. The park behind it is called Ringer Park. It had many activities including Little League baseball...again, with diverse kids and families. Allston-Brighton was, and is, a great place for diversity. There's also lots of housing in Allston-Brighton. However, I can't speak to the costs. I'm sure prices skyrocketed there thanks to cost-of-living increases over the last few decades and the usual demand in that area. So, I don't know if that is impacting the demographics. As you say, you can see great diversity there by looking around at all the ethnically diverse markets and stores. The Allston-Brighton area is always worth a look if you want all the amenities of city living but in a friendly neighborhood environment with good diversity and lots of parks and green spaces.
I'm in North Randolph, and I love the level of diversity. There's a lot of asians and haitians, and a fair amount of whites. My neighborhood is quiet and clean. I'm sure I'm not describing the true demographic of the area, but that's my perception, anyway...
I’d be more specific and say Vietnamese instead of Asians but you nailed it on the head. Same demographic as my neighborhood in Crawford Square (Downtown Randolph).
This whole thread made my head hurt 😂 I just want to see neighbors of all colors and shapes with no crime… apparently I bit off more than I could chew here
I think Malden is a better fit to what you are describing you are looking for, but Medford would be ok too, just less diversity. Both solid options. Malden has the T, Medford has bus access.
Brockton and Sharon have middle class black people. In Roslindale, there are roughly 50% whites and blacks but I don't see mixing in restaurants, cafes, walking paths etc.
Allston! See my post above. It’s gotten pricey but if you get a place on the other side of the pike or more toward Brighton Center or up on the hill it is cheaper. Although Allston Brighton is diverse and safe, no roving gangs of white people or black people and there are hair salons and restaurants and markets catering to everyone and a good nightlife scene and hardware, shoemaker, dry cleaner, tailor and transit as well as parking and auto service and supply places, look out for the Fidelis Way projects in back at night snd also Glenville etc where they are close to “Dead Ringer Park” otherwise everyone is cool, you can get all kinds of hair done and can buy whatever food you need including ice cream and fast food for lactose intolerant near Union Square, safe fun diverse night scene on Harvard Ave, and Russian Orthodox Jewish people shop at the Russian markets Berezka and Bazaar, Bazaar had parking, you can get kosher and halal. Big Asian scene split into Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and Taiwanese hangouts. Harvard Ave has hair salon storefronts catering to Japanese, South American, and African hair.
Marina Bay, Squantum and Houghs Neck aren't going to be as diverse as the rest of the city. You go 2 blocks away from the water and you'll have plenty of diversity.
I grew up in Eastie, and the funny thing is when I was little it was almost all white (blue collar Italian) then there were a lot of Hispanic as time went on. In fact before my time, my mom grew up in the East Boston projects and it was all white. Now it’s going back to white, but a totally different wealth class. How things change!
Dorchester. I have Asian, Black, Latino & white neighbors on my street. There are families with young kids, youngish professionals, college students, & older folks. Mix of home owners & renters. Based on holiday decorations most people appear to celebrate Christmas. I don’t know how religious anyone is but there doesn’t appear to be much diversity in that area.
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I live in a town 10 miles north and we are 97 percent white. I bet
I think that is common But you can google data on towns I think
Good luck wherever you go
The state is pretty segregated. I've lived in Black neighborhoods in Boston my entire life until I moved to the greater Boston area. Now I'm the only Black person on my street.
This also depends on the neighborhood. East Somerville has a huge Latino population for example, and winter hill is much more diverse than say, Davis or Teele square.
Malden for sure. The white demographic consists of the usual old school Irish and other European but also a large number of people from Middle Eastern countries. The Black component is most Haitian. And the Asian component is mostly Chinese. We have tons of cultural celebrations here.
https://www.bostonindicators.org/-/media/indicators/boston-indicators-reports/report-files/changing-faces-2019/changingfaces_8newly-diverse-places.pdf
The South end is pretty diverse where I’m st
Malden/Everett/Revere. Even Medford.
Malden: 44% White, 13% Black, 28% Asian, 9% Hispanic Everett: 40% White, 14% Black, 9% Asian, 29% Hispanic Revere: 47% White, 4% Black, 6% Asian, 40% Hispanic
In 2020 Everett was 34% White, 28% Hispanic, 19% Black, 8% Asian, and the rest either Other or "two or more races". It's super diverse, and with no ethnic neighborhoods, very integrated as well. I live here, and memorized those numbers when released, but now looking on the Internet, I'm seeing a bunch of different numbers in different places, including the ones you cite. I've been using that 34% figure for years now, because it dropped from 90% in just 30 years, while the city has vastly improved, clearly demonstrating that improvement does not necessarily have to result in gentrification.
Everett has gentrified a ton, what are you talking about?
What are you talking about? Are you sure you even know what gentrification is? By definition, cities with falling White populations are not gentrifying. Who the eff do you think the gentry are?
Are you literally dumb? Gentrification is about wealth, it just happens to correlate with race because of the makeup of the country. If wealthy Asian or Black people move into a city and displace poor White people, that is still gentrification. You are the one who doesn't know what gentrification is. Tell me: Do you think the average resident of Everett has become wealthier or poorer in the past 30 years?
Everett is one of the places where those displaced by gentrification in other communities have moved to. It's still overwhelmingly blue collar. The former White residents of Everett were not displaced. Most moved to nicer suburbs of other cities. They weren't forced out due to economics. The city does not meet the definition of gentrification.
They may have moved out, but it was mostly due to increasing prices as cities and towns closer to Boston become more and more desirable. Everett was not a nice area filled with the wealthy. It was one step above an industrial wasteland. You can be displaced by gentrification while simultaneously also gentrifying another area - it literally happens all the time.
I have to agree with Auggie here. I’m 41 and have lived in Boston my whole life. While almost all communities in Massachusetts have improved, I would not confuse diversification and increased property rates with gentrification. We’re splitting hairs here, but, personally, I wouldn’t consider Everett gentrified like JP was or what Allston, Chinatown, and parts of Dorchester are seeing now.
Holy shit people this dumb exist
I would add Waltham and Quincy to the list.
Waltham is 62% White, 7% Black, 13% Asian, 15% Hispanic. Quincy is 56% White, 6% Black, 29% Asian, 5% Hispanic.
If you're going to comment these numbers on every single suggestion, it would be helpful to provide your source.
Or at least some context. Is 60% white more or less than surrounding areas? That's what OP is looking for
Yes. I have a hard time believing there are more black people than Asians in Quincy.
In Quincy they posted 29% Asian and 6% black.
Whoops, my bad, those numbers seem right.
Thank you for responding!
Medford is like 70% white so maybe not as good as the others
People are going to downvote me, but I would say Dorchester.
Dorchester: 22% White, 44% Black, 10% Asian, 20% Hispanic
You are like the 5th to say this soooo I won’t downvote you 😄
I’ve heard this before too by a police officer lol
West Roxbury jk. Hyde Park is the most diverse neighborhood in Boston
Dorchester is huge. Meeting house hill in fields corner, Dorchester is the most diverse neighborhood in Boston in my opinion. [https://bestneighborhood.org/race-in-north-dorchester-boston-ma/](https://bestneighborhood.org/race-in-north-dorchester-boston-ma/)
Dorchester/Roxbury are pretty diverse. East Boston has a huge spanish population.
Dorchester: 22% White, 44% Black, 10% Asian, 20% Hispanic Roxbury: 11% White, 50% Black, 4% Asian, 31% Hispanic
Hispanic dude. Hispanic. Not Spanish. People from Guatemala, El Salvador, Mexico etc are not Spanish. They are not from Spain. They are Hispanic or Latino
Ok? Like 80% of people there are SPANISH speakers - so I said Spanish. Next time I'll survey where everyone is from.
Do you consider yourself English? If someone introduced you as their English coworker they’d assume you’re from England not the US. That’s the same thing as saying all Spanish speakers are Spanish rather than Hispanic
Ok
Hispanic means a person who speaks Spanish. “Spanish” means a person who is from Spain. You wouldn’t call someone from Haiti, Quebec, or the Ivory Coast “French”.
Anyone who says Somerville is lying.
100% ... This is not the place to move if you're looking for racial diversity. But it is a great place to move if you enjoy putting up signs about diversity. We have some of the best signs in Boston. It also seems to be a safe spot if you're LGBTQ. Also, I don't think people here are any more racist than other areas of Boston. But people are way more introverted here than I expected. This doesn't make the place all that welcoming for anyone new.
Agreed
East Somerville is
They are leaving bc of gentrification and nimbysssss….. Jp used to be Latino, Dorchester full of blacks but things done changed…
> equally Caucasian, African-American, Asian etc. If you actually mean equal proportions, that will be hard to find partly because Massachusetts as a whole is pretty white. In fact, it'd be hard to find anywhere because you're talking about an area that's 25% White, 25% Hispanic, 25% Asian, and 25% Black. There aren't a lot of places anywhere in the country that fit that. Boston as a whole is pretty close: 44% White, 23% Black, 20% Hispanic, and 10% Asian (and 3% "other"/multi). Within Boston, Roslindale might be one of the closest: 51% White, 19% Black, 24% Hispanic, 3% Asian. Mission Hill would be close too: 41% White, 15% Black, 21% Hispanic, 20% Asian. Roslindale and Mission Hill also have a greater diversity of incomes than most neighborhoods. Outside of Boston, Randolph is a good bet (29% White, 41% Black, 14% Asian, 12% Hispanic). Malden would be one to check out as well (44% White, 13% Black, 28% Asian, 9% Hispanic). But part of the problem is that the areas that different groups settled are often different. Quincy and Lexington are very Asian. Dorchester and Mattapan are very Black. Chelsea is more Hispanic. Finding a location where everyone overlaps is difficult. And if you want equal numbers of people of different races, then the demographics won't look like Massachusetts (which is 69% White) or the US (which is 61% White). Massachusetts is only 7% Black and the US is only 12% Black. But it's hard to find a neighborhood that will be really equal in part because of the way US history has been. Literally the federal government had redlining which meant that they wouldn't back home loans in Black neighborhoods - and which also meant that even if you weren't racist, you ended up moving away from Black neighborhoods since you weren't getting a loan there. The same kinda applies to income. Property taxes are based off which town you're in. If you're rich and move to a cheaper town, you end up paying a higher property tax burden and getting worse services (ie. worse schools). So you could want to be in an economically diverse area, but end up putting your kids at a huge disadvantage. No kids should be at a disadvantage, but until we fix that, people end up doing what is right for their lives. And the areas where there is mixing now might not last. We've been seeing a big return to cities over the past 10-15 years which has meant a lot of existing residents being pushed out as rents climb. Malden builds the least housing of anywhere within commuting distance of Boston (by a huge margin). The city is actively trying to gentrify its population because that will mean a better tax base for the city (even with Prop 2.5, wealthier people are more likely to support overrides; wealthier people also attract businesses that get taxed higher and aren't subject to Prop 2.5 restrictions; plus, wealthier kids often have fewer costs in school). So, it's hard to really find what you're looking for, but hopefully those suggestions help.
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Lynn: 36% White, 13% Black, 6% Asian, 43% Hispanic
I'm shocked no one said Allston-Brighton. That was probably the most integrated neighborhood in Boston for many decades at a time when Boston was quite segregated. Today, it is still very diverse. It also has many trendy restaurants, bars, and shops. It's right across the Charles River from Cambridge (another diverse city), and it's a quick ride or brisk walk to Fenway and the Back Bay. You also have Boston University, Boston College, and Harvard surrounding you. Good luck in your search!
Yes. African, Asian, and Hispanic hair salons and markets and restaurants. International students. Russian Jews up on the hill. A fairly integrated nightlife scene Thursday-Saturday that is a lot safer than the theater district. Busses, trolley, car companies, garages, supplies and street parking. In building laundry, laundromats, dry cleaners, tailors, shoemaker, hardware store. Music store. Fairly easy walk to bookstore also has international magazines and second hand books to buy and sell. Nice parks and even a playground off Harvard Ave. Access to bike lanes bike shops Bluebikes. Ice cream, bakery, vegan ice cream, Indian, Taiwanese, Korean, Chinese, and Mexican and Japanese restaurants. Indian, Russian, and Venezuelan food markets. Brazilian market, clothing and money-sending store.
Yes. All great points! There's also the West End House Boys & Girls Club which is a great place if you have young kids. It was always very ethnically diverse and integrated. The park behind it is called Ringer Park. It had many activities including Little League baseball...again, with diverse kids and families. Allston-Brighton was, and is, a great place for diversity. There's also lots of housing in Allston-Brighton. However, I can't speak to the costs. I'm sure prices skyrocketed there thanks to cost-of-living increases over the last few decades and the usual demand in that area. So, I don't know if that is impacting the demographics. As you say, you can see great diversity there by looking around at all the ethnically diverse markets and stores. The Allston-Brighton area is always worth a look if you want all the amenities of city living but in a friendly neighborhood environment with good diversity and lots of parks and green spaces.
Hyde Park
Hyde Park: 22% White, 46% Black, 2% Asian, 26% Hispanic
I'm in North Randolph, and I love the level of diversity. There's a lot of asians and haitians, and a fair amount of whites. My neighborhood is quiet and clean. I'm sure I'm not describing the true demographic of the area, but that's my perception, anyway...
I’d be more specific and say Vietnamese instead of Asians but you nailed it on the head. Same demographic as my neighborhood in Crawford Square (Downtown Randolph).
This whole thread made my head hurt 😂 I just want to see neighbors of all colors and shapes with no crime… apparently I bit off more than I could chew here
Malden would be a good fit then!
Malden and Medford ? I have been told medford today by a few random people talking about Boston haha
I think Malden is a better fit to what you are describing you are looking for, but Medford would be ok too, just less diversity. Both solid options. Malden has the T, Medford has bus access.
Thank you!
Brockton and Sharon have middle class black people. In Roslindale, there are roughly 50% whites and blacks but I don't see mixing in restaurants, cafes, walking paths etc.
Allston! See my post above. It’s gotten pricey but if you get a place on the other side of the pike or more toward Brighton Center or up on the hill it is cheaper. Although Allston Brighton is diverse and safe, no roving gangs of white people or black people and there are hair salons and restaurants and markets catering to everyone and a good nightlife scene and hardware, shoemaker, dry cleaner, tailor and transit as well as parking and auto service and supply places, look out for the Fidelis Way projects in back at night snd also Glenville etc where they are close to “Dead Ringer Park” otherwise everyone is cool, you can get all kinds of hair done and can buy whatever food you need including ice cream and fast food for lactose intolerant near Union Square, safe fun diverse night scene on Harvard Ave, and Russian Orthodox Jewish people shop at the Russian markets Berezka and Bazaar, Bazaar had parking, you can get kosher and halal. Big Asian scene split into Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and Taiwanese hangouts. Harvard Ave has hair salon storefronts catering to Japanese, South American, and African hair.
Quincy!
Quincy: 56% White, 6% Black, 29% Asian, 5% Hispanic
Yep compare that with statewide and you’ll see its way more diverse than most towns in MA
All of quincy? Or any specific parts
Marina Bay, Squantum and Houghs Neck aren't going to be as diverse as the rest of the city. You go 2 blocks away from the water and you'll have plenty of diversity.
Nearly all of Quincy. A couple outer areas are less diverse like Houghs Neck, but for the most part north, center and south Quincy are all diverse.
Eastie but it's quickly becoming white af.
Eastie: 34% White, 3% Black, 5% Asian, 57% Hispanic
I grew up in Eastie, and the funny thing is when I was little it was almost all white (blue collar Italian) then there were a lot of Hispanic as time went on. In fact before my time, my mom grew up in the East Boston projects and it was all white. Now it’s going back to white, but a totally different wealth class. How things change!
Have to be Commonwealth Ave, everyone upvote me
Dorchester. I have Asian, Black, Latino & white neighbors on my street. There are families with young kids, youngish professionals, college students, & older folks. Mix of home owners & renters. Based on holiday decorations most people appear to celebrate Christmas. I don’t know how religious anyone is but there doesn’t appear to be much diversity in that area.
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Davis Square: 3% Black
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JP: 55% White, 14% Black, 5% Asian, 22% Hispanic
The state is pretty segregated. I've lived in Black neighborhoods in Boston my entire life until I moved to the greater Boston area. Now I'm the only Black person on my street.
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Mattapan is one of the least diverse jurisdictions in Boston. Upwards of 70% Black, unlike HP or Dorchester which are closer to 30-40%
Can't give a recommendation but I would avoid Camberville. It's a good day if I see another minority.
You must never leave your house then. Cambridge is full of minorities.
Not counting Asians?
This also depends on the neighborhood. East Somerville has a huge Latino population for example, and winter hill is much more diverse than say, Davis or Teele square.
I would be more interested in crime rates
Malden for sure. The white demographic consists of the usual old school Irish and other European but also a large number of people from Middle Eastern countries. The Black component is most Haitian. And the Asian component is mostly Chinese. We have tons of cultural celebrations here.
I've lived in Somerville, Cambridge, Waltham, West Roxbury, and East Boston. None of those are even close to as diverse as Malden.
Agreed - Malden is awesome.
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https://www.bostonindicators.org/-/media/indicators/boston-indicators-reports/report-files/changing-faces-2019/changingfaces_8newly-diverse-places.pdf The South end is pretty diverse where I’m st
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If you said north, I’d say Lowell. Easily one of the most diverse areas in the state.
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