At a Glance
Median Income
$101,194
$34,297 per capita
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
40.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
30/100K
666/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.2%
6.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Hanscom AFB Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hanscom AFB's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hanscom AFB a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hanscom AFB residents earn a median household income of $101,194 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,297. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,457 business establishments, including 3,917 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Hanscom AFB reports 30 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 666/100K.
Education
39.8% of adults in Hanscom AFB hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hanscom AFB has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,745
Median Age27.9 yrs
Density1,961/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans30.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,194
Per Capita$34,297
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$240,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,187
Housing
C
Home Value
Rent$3,501
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$1,542,381
Housing Units460
Rent Burden40.3%
Crime
F
Violent30/100K
Property666/100K
Health
Obesity24.2%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking6.6%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation123 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+17.0%
School Score7.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 68%
Commute17 min
Broadband98.8%
Internet Speed248 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries71
Did You Know?
Hanscom AFB was founded in 1942.
The median home in Hanscom AFB was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 248 Mbps.
There are 3,917 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 74 fatal vehicle crashes.
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