Boston, MA
Maps & Population Facts
Population
669,158
Population Density
13,844
Labor Participaton
68.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
47.4%
Median Household Income
$62,021
Median Individual Income
$36,864
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$56,773
Housing Estimates
Median House Value
$455,100
Median Gross Rent
$1,445
Median Mortgage Payment
$2,293
Housing Units
285,660
People who reside in Boston live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
12%
Apt, Condo, Other
88%
Analysis
Income
Households in Boston earn more money than the national median income, averaging 3% higher per household.
Housing
Boston has a median house price of $455,100. The cost of homeownership is significantly higher than most areas. The cost of renting in Boston is 43% more than the national average.
| Percent | |
|---|---|
| Renter Occupied Households | 38% |
| New Construction (Built after 2000) | 10% |
Demographics
The median age in Boston is 32. Boston has a population that is significantly younger than in comparison to the US median age.
Boston ranks in the highest of the nation for having an educated population with more college graduates per resident than most areas.
Population
Household Income
Home Value
Vacant Property
Housing Data
Housing Comparison
| Boston | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Property Value | 455,100 | 385,400 | 217,600 |
| Median Mortgage Payment | 2,293 | 2,108 | 1,513 |
| Median Gross Rent | 1,445 | 1,208 | 1,012 |
| Property Vacancy | 7.8% | 10.0% | 12.6% |
| % Renters | 65% | 38% | 36% |
| Residents per Sq. Mi. | 13,844 | 885 | 93 |
Personal Comparison
| Boston | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Household Income | 62,021 | 77,385 | 60,336 |
| Median Individual Income | 36,864 | 41,700 | 33,646 |
| Median Income (Full-Time) | 56,773 | 60,923 | 46,881 |
| Median Age | 32.0 | 39.5 | 38.1 |
| Labor Participation | 68.9% | 67.8% | 62.8% |
| Attained College Degree | 47.4% | 43.4% | 32.0% |
Population Density Analysis
Boston, MA
13,844
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Boston is comparable to that of a Major City.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +