Boston Heights, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Summit County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,436 Population 205/sq mi density
$127,083 Median Income $79,079 per capita
$435,400 Home Value $545,463 Zillow
$1,071 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$127,083 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$435,400 home value, $1,071/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Boston Heights, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$127,083
69% above
$79,079 per capita
Home Value
$435,400
54% above
Zillow: $545,463
Median Rent
$1,071/mo
8% below
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
479/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.9%
66% above
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
4% above
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Boston Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Boston Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
169%
Home Value
154%
Rent
92%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
166%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Boston Heights a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Boston Heights residents earn a median household income of $127,083 , which is 69% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $79,079. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,834 business establishments, including 1,276 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Boston Heights is $435,400 , 54% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $545,463. Median rent is $1,071/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Safety & Crime

Boston Heights reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 479/100K.

Education

55.9% of adults in Boston Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% above the national average). 97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Boston Heights has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population1,436
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density205/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$127,083
Per Capita$79,079
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$40,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209

Housing

A+
Home Value$435,400
Rent$1,071
Ownership95.6%
Zillow$545,463
Housing Units547
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property479/100K

Health

Obesity33.4%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,664/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,081 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+55.9%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+21.7%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries30

Did You Know?

The median home in Boston Heights was built in 1985.
17.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Akron Fulton International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 1,276 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.