At a Glance
Median Income
$127,083
$79,079 per capita
Home Value
$435,400
Zillow: $524,239
Median Rent
$1,071/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
77/100K
927/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.9%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boston Heights a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.5% (31% below 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 $524,239. 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 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 927/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,436
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density205/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$127,083
Per Capita$79,079
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$40,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209
Housing
A+
Home Value$435,400
Rent$1,071
Ownership95.6%
Zillow$524,239
Housing Units547
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent77/100K
Property927/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault77/100K
Burglary77/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 1,276 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.