At a Glance
Median Income
$56,557
$45,654 per capita
Home Value
$110,200
Zillow: $510,436
Violent Crime
208/100K
3,116/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 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
3.1 / 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 $56,557 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,654. 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 1,264 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boston is $110,200 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $510,436. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Boston reports 208 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,116/100K.
Education
15.4% of adults in Boston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boston has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population156
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density61/mi²
Male / Female80% / 20%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,557
Per Capita$45,654
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$510,436
Housing Units143
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent208/100K
Property3,116/100K
Health
Obesity45.5%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation31 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Boston was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Newport News/Williamsburg International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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