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Small-town feel, big-city access, West Roxbury.
West Roxbury exudes a comfortable, suburban feel with a strong sense of community. It's a place where neighbors know each other, and local businesses thrive, offering a relaxed pace of life within Boston's city limits.
City Snapshot
Population
31,333
County
Suffolk County
Timezone
America/New_York
Median Income
$87,669
Quick Numbers
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Emergency Services
Poison Control
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Domestic Violence Hotline
Child Abuse Hotline
Veterans Crisis Line
VA Boston Health Care System - West Roxbury VA Medical Center
VA Boston Health Care System - West Roxbury Campus Emergency Department
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History Takes Flight - Historic Aviation Weekend
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Out of the Attic Vintage Market
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Concord's Birthday
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Rider's Fall Bike Run
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Pollinator PK Arts Festival
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