At a Glance
Median Income
$67,734
$20,964 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
Zillow: $152,229
Median Rent
$942/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
31.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
15.1% smoking rate
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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boston residents earn a median household income of $67,734 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,964. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 150 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boston is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,229. Median rent is $942/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
8.4% of adults in Boston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boston has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population262
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density1,191/mi²
Male / Female39% / 62%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$67,734
Per Capita$20,964
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty31.5%
County GDP$216M
Avg Weekly Wage$845
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$942
Ownership50.5%
Zillow$152,229
Housing Units85
Rent Burden30.6%
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,986/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.9 in/yr
Elevation1,131 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Boston was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Middletown Regional/Hook Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.380 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.