Boston

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
Active 2.44 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.39 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.55 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.41 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.96 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.13 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Boston, MA

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 between 25 and 64 years old. 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: 8.82%

0-9 Years

10-17: 6.91%

10-17 Years

18-24: 14.86%

18-24 Years

25-64: 57.59%

25-64 Years

65-74: 7.04%

65-74 Years

75+: 4.77%

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade 55289 (14%)
  • High School Degree 86412 (21%)
  • Associate Degree 45578 (11%)
  • Bachelor Degree 129901 (32%)
  • Graduate Degree 89706 (22%)
271,950

Total Households

2.3

Average Household Size

$50,344

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 57,379 (21%)

Without Children: 214,571 (79%)

Marital Status

Married 24%
Single 48%
Divorced 6%
Separated 5%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 5%

White Collar: 95%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 7%
15 to 29 Minutes 15%
30 to 59 Minutes 20%
60+ Minutes 5%

Schools in Boston, MA

Primary Schools (83)
Middle Schools (9)
High Schools (39)
Mixed Schools (49)
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
Clap Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
1/5
Channing Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
1/5
Holmes Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
0/5
Perry Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
1/5
Hale Elementary School
PUBLIC
PreK - 6th
3/5
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
3/5
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