At a Glance
Median Income
$60,486
$30,055 per capita
Home Value
$180,400
Zillow: $241,435
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% 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+
3.5 / 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 $60,486 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,055. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,530 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boston is $180,400 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,435. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
5.1% of adults in Boston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boston has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population154
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,486
Per Capita$30,055
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,394M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,400
Rent
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$241,435
Housing Units121
Rent Burden26.2%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,516/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain50.6 in/yr
Elevation463 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute22 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Boston was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.