At a Glance
Median Income
$73,549
$32,959 per capita
Home Value
$435,900
Zillow: $810,633
Median Rent
$1,932/mo
42.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
13.8% smoking rate
How Bostonia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bostonia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bostonia a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bostonia residents earn a median household income of $73,549 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,959. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 133,031 business establishments, including 8,243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bostonia is $435,900 , 55% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $810,633. Median rent is $1,932/month, with 42.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
22.6% of adults in Bostonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bostonia has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.
Data Overview
People
Population16,545
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density8,573/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born19.9%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$73,549
Per Capita$32,959
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$331,868M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
B
Home Value$435,900
Rent$1,932
Ownership42.5%
Zillow$810,633
Housing Units5,935
Rent Burden42.1%
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain11.6 in/yr
AQI71 (Moderate)
Elevation672 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations79
Libraries88
Did You Know?
The median home in Bostonia was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is San Diego International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
19.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 8,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 272 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.