SOUND SENSITIVITY

How sensitive to sound are residents of Greater Boston? This map highlights the spatial distribution of sound sensitivity levels throughout the Greater Boston Area based on our 2016-2017 survey responses. Sound sensitivity is an important measure to consider given that an individual’s sensitivity may worsen or lessen the impacts of sound exposure on health.

What patterns do you observe? What is the sensitivity level in your neighborhood?

A deeper of  sound sensitivity for each Boston neighborhood can be found here.