Boston

Boston is the capital and centerpiece of Massachusetts. It’s the state’s thriving, metropolitan heart.

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

About Boston, MA Real Estate

The capital of Massachusetts is a thriving, metropolitan city with a rich historical legacy and cultural heritage
 
Boston is the capital and centerpiece of Massachusetts. It’s the state’s thriving, metropolitan heart along with being one of the country’s biggest college towns and boasts an incredible heritage of fascinating American history. Boston comprises more than 20 different neighborhoods, making it a fascinating place to live that caters to many unique lifestyles. An incredible city rich with diversity, activities, art galleries, museums, and acclaimed restaurants, it’s no surprise that people love living here and can’t get enough of the town’s New England sensibilities and old-world charm. 
 

What to Love

  • Fantastic restaurants, many of which are acclaimed and award-winning
  • Incredible schools and educational opportunities with universities like Boston, MIT, and Harvard nearby
  • Bustling and metropolitan city with lots happening that still retains small-town charms
 

People & Lifestyle

Even though it is one of the largest and most populous cities in Massachusetts, living in Boston is equitable to living in a small town. You get all the big city amenities supplemented by the charms and intimacy of a small town. Boston is a genuinely vibrant, ever-evolving place to live with a fascinating historical legacy, access to amazing schools, a diverse culinary scene, and some of the country’s most revered cultural institutions. 
 

Dining, Shopping & Entertainment

Boston is home to numerous acclaimed restaurants, shopping centers, and entertainment venues. Venezia is an upscale, family-run Italian restaurant with a winery next door. Across years and generations, Venezia has served up world-class and authentic cuisine from its refined dining room space. Similarly, Basile is another fine Italian kitchen and boutique restaurant that has been providing modern ambiance and authentic Italian fare to Boston since 2007. This upmarket choice is known for its quiet, intimate atmosphere, ideal for a romantic evening out. 
 
If you’d like something a little different, Menton is an acclaimed and award-winning dining establishment led by Chef Barbara Lynch, the only female in the United States to hold the distinguished title of Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux. Menton serves French-Italian hybrid cuisine alongside tasting menus in a luxurious setting and has consistently received recognition as one of the best restaurants in the area. 
 
Enjoy a classic and sophisticated steakhouse setting at Mastro’s Ocean Club. The Boston outpost of this fine dining chain is renowned for its world-classic service, live entertainment, and highly acclaimed food.
 

Things to Do

Boston is home to the Boston Public Garden, America’s first public botanical garden. This large park at the heart of the city is home to more than 80 species of plants cultivated for future plantings throughout the garden and in 50 other locations around the city. The romantic setting makes the garden an idyllic wedding venue.
 
At 80 miles long, the Charles River running through the eastern portion of Massachusetts makes for a great backdrop to dozens of recreational opportunities, such as canoeing, kayaking, riverboating, and boat tours. 
 
Fenway Park is one of Boston’s most famous landmarks. Since 1912, Fenway Park has been the home for the Boston Red Sox, Boston’s American League baseball team and its only Major League Baseball franchise. 
 
Creatives and artsy types love visiting the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, comprising more than 100 galleries of art. Considered one of the best art museums in the world, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts has an incredibly diverse array of art, making it one of the most comprehensive collections in the country.
 

Schools

Boston is home to some of the most prestigious universities in the country. Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in neighboring Cambridge. Nearby Harvard is the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. MIT has played a critical role in the development of modern technology and science and is ranked among the best academic institutions in the world. 
 
There’s also Boston College, a private research college and the first institution of higher education to operate in Boston. Then there is Boston University, a leading research establishment with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world.

 

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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

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271,950

Total Households

2.3

Average Household Size

$50,344

Average individual Income

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Schools in Boston, MA

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Around Boston, MA

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

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Car-Dependent
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34
Somewhat Bikeable
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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Alba Produce, West Elm Variety, and Chattermark Distillers.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Alba Produce Logo
Dining 2.94 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
West Elm Variety Logo
Dining · $ 3.92 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Chattermark Distillers Logo
Dining 3.9 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
The Embody School Logo
Active 4.11 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Lifted Fitness & Performance Logo
Active 1.17 miles 40 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.96 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

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