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02122

Boston, MA

Total Population

24,705

Median Household Income

$81,025

Median Home Value

$630,300

Median Rent

$1,900

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$81,025

100.3% above state median

Home Value

$630,300

102.4% above state median

Rent

$1,900

100% above state median

Median Age

36.6 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.

35.7% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Unemployment rate of 7.0% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$81,025

+7.8% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.3%

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: 2.58 people

Total Households

9,449

Family Households

33.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

28.5%

#2 Industry

Finance

23.6%

#3 Industry

Construction

12.7%

Total Employed Residents:7,328

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

1.5%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

9.1%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

4.7%

564 workers

Public Transit

26.3%

3,125 workers

Total Commuting Workers:11,900

Commute Insights

Good public transit usage (26.3% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

93.0%

13,260 employed

Labor Force

14,275

1,002 unemployed

Median Age

36.6 years

Per Capita Income

$42,458

Poverty Rate

14.6%

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