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02116

Boston, MA

Total Population
22,286
Median Household Income
$131,648
Median Home Value
$1,461,100
Median Rent
$2,255

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$131,648
100.5% above state median
Home Value
$1,461,100
105.7% above state median
Rent
$2,255
100% above state median
Median Age
34.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Boston, MA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 77.3% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 34.4 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.4%, below national average.

High remote work adoption with 44.2% working from home.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$131,648
+75.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.5%
State: $-28,897,840
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 1.65 people

Total Households
11,915
Family Households
26.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
51.5%
#2 Industry
Education
24.6%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
9.1%
Total Employed Residents:6,958

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
44.2%
4,507 workers
Public Transit
22.6%
2,308 workers
Total Commuting Workers:10,203
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (44.2% work from home)
Good public transit usage (22.6% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.6%
13,225 employed
Labor Force
13,697
472 unemployed
Median Age
34.4 years
Per Capita Income
$128,940
Poverty Rate
13.4%

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