At a Glance
Median Income
$40,156
$20,090 per capita
Median Rent
$850/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
389/100K
6,629/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
26.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Boston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boston a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boston residents earn a median household income of $40,156 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,090. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,737 business establishments, including 105 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Boston reports 389 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,629/100K.
Education
14.3% of adults in Boston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boston has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,305
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density580/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$40,156
Per Capita$20,090
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty26.9%
County GDP$3,166M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058
Housing
A
Home Value
Rent$850
Ownership47.3%
Zillow$209,510
Housing Units570
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent389/100K
Property6,629/100K
Health
Obesity43.3%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,173/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days308/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation205 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute21 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Boston was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Thomasville Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 105 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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