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Winthrop, Massachusetts

Introduction to Winthrop, Massachusetts

Winthrop, Massachusetts, in Suffolk county, is 4 miles E of Boston, Massachusetts. The people of the town are in the Boston metropolitan area. Winthrop has a population of 18,303.

Winthrop History

Originally, the town currently known as Winthrop was a part of an area called Winnesimmet, which was annexed by Boston in 1632. In 1635, the area was first settled in, and it was incorporated as a town in 1852. It was named after the youngest son of the first Governor of Massachusetts, Deane Winthrop. In fact, Deane’s home is one of the oldest buildings of Winthrop.

Winthrop and nearby Attractions

  • Deane Winthrop House
  • Belle Isle Marsh
  • Deer Island
  • Museum of Science

Things To Do In Winthrop

The town of Winthrop offers breathtaking ocean-side views. The town also includes several shopping areas, parks and restaurants. In addition, the town organizes 4th of July Fireworks and Summer Concert Series.

Winthrop Transportation

Winthrop is a few minute drive to Boston Logan International Airport.

Winthrop Higher Education

The nearest college is Bunker Hill Community College.

High Points

Winthrop strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyWinthrop Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Winthrop Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Winthrop Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Winthrop Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Winthrop, MA

Comparing Winthrop to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men98
Age of the Population97
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens78
Racial Diversity48
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income86
People in Middle Class or Better85
College Educated Adults85
People Above Poverty75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home64
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Affordability of Rents22
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108

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