Boston city, Massachusetts
Boston city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Boston city is a geographic entity located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 672,973. The land area covers 48.34 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 672,973 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 33.3 yrs | ±0.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 283,374 | ±1,403 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 310,625 | ±875 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 283,374 | ±1,403 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 27,251 | ±1,241 |
| Median Home Value | $731,700 | ±$9,717 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,147 | ±$25 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $97,344 | ±$1,837 |
| Per Capita Income | $61,698 | ±$1,006 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% | ±0.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 103,569 | ±3,498 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% | ±0.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 377,807 | ±2,656 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92% | ±0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 673,458 (2024)
ID: 128108
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
1 CITY HALL SQ, BOSTON MA 02201-1001
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Boston | PK-06 | Boston, MA | |
| Alternative School Boston | 09-12 | Boston, MA | |
| Regular School Boston | 07-12 | Boston, MA | |
| Regular School Boston | PK-05 | Boston, MA | |
| Regular School Boston | 09-12 | Boston, MA | |
| Regular School Boston | PK-08 | Boston, MA | |
| Regular School Boston | 07-12 | Boston, MA | |
| Regular School Boston | PK-08 | Boston, MA | |
| Regular School Boston | 07-12 | Boston, MA | |
| Regular School Boston | PK-12 | Boston, MA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
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ARBOUR HOSPITAL
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Psychiatric | City address association | 49 ROBINWOOD AVENUE, BOSTON, MA, 02130 |
(617) 522-4400
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University of Massachusetts-Boston
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College | 1.8 mi away | 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA, 02125-3393 |
6172875000
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CHINATOWN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 2 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON, MA, 02116 |
(617) 807-8176
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BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 330 BROOKLINE AVENUE, BOSTON, MA, 02215 |
(617) 667-7000
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Jupiter Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 2.9 mi away | 95 Freeport Street, Boston, MA, 02122-2834 |
6172881811
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NORTH END BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.0 mi away | 25 PARMENTER STREET, BOSTON, MA, 02113 |
(617) 227-8135
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BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
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Childrens | City address association | 300 LONGWOOD AVENUE, BOSTON, MA, 02115 |
(617) 735-6000
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Urban College of Boston
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College | 2.9 mi away | 2 Boylston Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA, 02116 |
6174497070
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WEST END BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 151 CAMBRIDGE STREET, BOSTON, MA, 02114 |
(617) 523-3957
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BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 1 BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER PLACE, BOSTON, MA, 02118 |
(617) 638-8000
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BOSTON LOGAN INTL AP, MA US, located 1.9 miles from Boston city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.8° | 23.1° | 29.9° | 3.39" | 14.3" |
| February | 39.0° | 24.6° | 31.8° | 3.21" | 14.4" |
| March | 45.5° | 31.1° | 38.3° | 4.17" | 9.0" |
| April | 56.4° | 40.8° | 48.6° | 3.63" | 1.6" |
| May | 66.5° | 50.3° | 58.4° | 3.25" | 0.0" |
| June | 76.2° | 59.7° | 68.0° | 3.89" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.1° | 66.0° | 74.1° | 3.27" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.4° | 65.1° | 72.7° | 3.23" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.1° | 58.2° | 65.6° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.1° | 47.5° | 54.8° | 4.03" | 0.2" |
| November | 51.6° | 37.9° | 44.7° | 3.66" | 0.7" |
| December | 42.2° | 29.2° | 35.7° | 4.30" | 9.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Chelsea city | City | 4.5 mi | — |
| Winthrop Town city | City | 4.5 mi | — |
| Quincy city | City | 5.0 mi | — |
| Everett city | City | 5.5 mi | — |
| Somerville city | City | 6.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2502507000. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.