Boston, MA Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Boston | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 669,525 | 6,906,117 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 7471.2 | 654.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.02% | 0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 31.6 | 40.0 | 37.1 |
| Households | 278,882 | 2,760,541 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Boston has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Boston | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,994 | $101,501 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 7.11% | 5.21% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Boston | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $650,867 | $478,681 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,094 | $1,687 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 35.4% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .
| Metric | Boston | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 30.2 | 25.7 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 18.8% | 16.7% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Boston has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Boston | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.3% | 42.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Health
Boston has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Boston | Massachusetts Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.7 | 80.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.7% | 11.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 13.7% | 13.9% | 19.0% |