Boston

Boston, a city that often feels like a small town with all the perks of city life, is a melting pot of cultures and traditions. It is historic but ever-evolving. The metro area features a diverse culinary scene, access to cultural institutions, and proximity to world-class schools, employers, and health care. It is on the cutting edge of medicine and technology but traditional in its love of pastimes, like cheering on hometown heroes at Fenway Park. It is a region of sports enthusiasts, artists, and entrepreneurs contributing to its rich diversity.

Overview for Boston, MA

672,435 people live in Boston, where the median age is 35 and the average individual income is $53,592. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

672,435

Total Population

35 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$53,592

Average individual Income

Around Boston, MA

There's plenty to do around Boston, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

67
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
68
Bikeable
Bike Score
71
Excellent Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including West Elm Variety, OKW, and Boston Scuba.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $ 4.89 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 2.3 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.46 miles 16 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.42 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.2 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.11 miles 22 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Boston, MA

Boston has 271,914 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Boston do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 672,435 people call Boston home. The population density is 27,488.527 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

672,435

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35

Median Age

47.99 / 52.01%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
271,914

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$53,592

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Boston, MA

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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Boston. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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