At a Glance
Median Income
$94,755
$60,001 per capita
Home Value
$710,400
Zillow: $768,702
Median Rent
$2,093/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
726/100K
2,639/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.1%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
265 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?
B
3.2 / 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 $94,755 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,001. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,364 business establishments, including 2,747 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boston is $710,400 , 152% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $768,702. Median rent is $2,093/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
Boston reports 726 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,639/100K. The murder rate is 8.1/100K.
Education
54.1% of adults in Boston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% above the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boston has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population663,972
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density13,735/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$94,755
Per Capita$60,001
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$190,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,525
Housing
C
Home Value$710,400
Rent$2,093
Ownership35.4%
Zillow$768,702
Housing Units304,079
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent726/100K
Property2,639/100K
Murder8.1/100K
Assault418/100K
Burglary410/100K
Health
Obesity25.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,117/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days265/yr
Rain53.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.1%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+25.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations758
Libraries29
Did You Know?
Boston was founded in 1630.
The median home in Boston was built in 1945.
24.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
18.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.528 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 2,747 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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