Boston, MA

Boston is a major city in Massachusetts with a population of 663,972. Residents earn $94,755 per year, which is 26% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0

B Good

663,972 Population 13,735/sq mi density

$94,755 Median Income $60,001 per capita

$710,400 Home Value $768,702 Zillow

$2,093 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent

53°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr

726 Violent Crime/100K 2,639 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.2 / 5.0

$94,755 median income, 4.2% unemployment

Affordability

2.4 / 5.0

$710,400 home value, $2,093/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

726 violent crimes/100K (91% above avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

54.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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9 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Boston, MA.

Name	Description
Gen. Henry Knox Trail	Marker can be reached from Thomas Park.
45 Beacon Street	Beacon Hill. Marker is on Beacon Street east of Spruce Street, on the right when traveling west.
Boston Massacre 1770 / The East India Company	Marker is on Congress Street east of Dorchester Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Custom House	Waterfront. Marker is on India Street north of Central Street, on the right when traveling north.
Defending the Colonies 1763	Marker is on Congress Street east of Dorchester Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Franklin Place	Commercial District. Marker is at the intersection of Franklin Street and Hawley Street, on the left when traveling west on Franklin Street.
Spring Lane	Commercial District. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street and School Street, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street.
Stamp Act 1765 / Townshend Act 1767	Marker is on Congress Street east of Dorchester Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The Mason Houses	Beacon Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Mt. Vernon Street and Walnut Street, on the right when traveling west on Mt. Vernon Street.