Boston

Boasting a rich tapestry of cultures, academia, innovation, and the dynamic waterfront, Boston seamlessly blends the old with the new.

Welcome to Boston

As the capital city of Massachusetts, Boston is a historic city that played a pivotal role in the American Revolution. Today, it boasts a rich tapestry of cultures, academia, and innovation. From the cobblestone streets of Beacon Hill to the historic Freedom Trail, and the dynamic waterfront, Boston seamlessly blends the old with the new.

Overview for Boston, MA

672,814 people live in Boston, where the median age is 32.6 and the average individual income is $50,344. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

672,814

Total Population

32.6 years

Median Age

High

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

$50,344

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.

15
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
34
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Dewey Square Park, Naomi Rotstein Personal Training, and PlayYourCourt.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dewey Square Park Logo
Active 2.44 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Naomi Rotstein Personal Training Logo
Active 3.39 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
PlayYourCourt Logo
Active 3.55 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Back Bay Health Logo
Active 3.41 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.96 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Rolando Amorim-Personal Trainer Logo
Active 3.13 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Boston, MA

Population Households Employment

Boston has 271,950 households, with an average household size of 2.3. 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. 672,814 people call Boston home. The population density is 13,918.31 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

672,814

Total Population

High

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

32.6

Median Age

48.01 / 51.99%

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
271,950

Total Households

2.3

Average Household Size

$50,344

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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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
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.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating

Property Listings

For Sale
MLS® 73304658

$65,000,000

289 Walk Hill Street, Boston, MA 02131
9 Beds 18 Baths 98,205 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73271052

$38,000,000

1 Dalton St Unit: 5801/5802, Boston, MA 02199
5 Beds 8 Baths 7,848 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73297575

$35,000,000

1 Dalton # 6103, Boston, MA 02115
4 Beds 6 Baths 7,256 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73135979

$31,000,000

1 Dalton Street # 6102, Boston, MA 02115
5 Beds 8 Baths 7,557 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73296327

$30,000,000

29-35 Temple Place, Boston, MA 02110
42 Beds 32 Baths 26,600 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73293884

$23,000,000

2 Commonwealth # 10A Unit: 9-10A, Boston, MA 02116
6 Beds 6 Baths 5,368 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 73167585

$21,000,000

4945 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02132
69 Beds 71 Baths 47,537 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 73096612

$19,995,000

260-262 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston, MA 02116
4 Beds 6 Baths 4,313 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73295924

$19,995,000

4 Gloucester Street, Boston, MA 02115
7 Beds 8 Baths 9,924 Sq.Ft.

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