Boston, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Allegheny County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
142 Population 430/sq mi density
$133,500 Home Value $91,526 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Boston, PA

At a Glance

Home Value
$133,500
53% below
Zillow: $91,526
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
37% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Home Value
47%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Boston a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Boston is $133,500 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $91,526. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Education

21.3% of adults in Boston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 100.0% 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 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population142
Median Age59.4 yrs
Density430/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.2%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$39,219
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506

Housing

Home Value$133,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$91,526
Housing Units160
Rent Burden27.7%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation768 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries72

Did You Know?

The median home in Boston was built in 1951.
31.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
40.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.