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North Boston, NY
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North Boston, NY
At a Glance
How North Boston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Boston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is North Boston a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
North Boston residents earn a median household income of $65,037 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,720. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,097 business establishments, including 2,341 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Boston is $231,500 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $417,081. Median rent is $1,305/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
North Boston reports 429 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,298/100K.
Education
24.4% of adults in North Boston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Boston has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.