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Boston Heights

Ohio · 1,408 residents (2025 est.) · 6.99 sq mi
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Boston Heights is home to 1,381 people in Ohio. The median age is 49.8, about 11 years above the US median. Owners hold 94% of the housing stock. Households here earn about 70% more than in Ohio as a whole. This is an unusually credentialed place: 56% of adults have a four-year degree. Few US cities rank higher on income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,381
+16%since 2000
from 1,186 in 2000
1,408 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
198 / sq mi
−12%since 2009
from 223 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
49.8
+35%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
6.99 sq mi
Population, 19902024
6539011K1K2K19902000201020202024Boston Heights
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.6%(64)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(87)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.6%(78)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.5%(90)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.3%(45)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344%(55)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.4%(171)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.6%(229)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6422.7%(313)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.5%(131)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.9%(109)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.7%(9)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$121,250
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,884 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$80,754
+118%since 2000
from $36,960 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
4.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.510
−2%since 2010
from 0.521 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$431,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $268,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,150
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $763 in 2000
US average: $1,442
94.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
6.0% rent
0.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.50 people
−12%since 2009
from 2.83 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
19.7%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
12.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.6
−3%since 2009
from 3.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
43
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,138)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(13)
Asian1.5%(18)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,301)
Black0.9%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(12)
Asian1.7%(24)
Other2.3%(32)
14
+116%since 2009
from 6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Nicaraguan0.1%(2)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.9%(12)
Chinese0.5%(7)
Filipino0.4%(5)
Ancestry
German25.6%(353)
Italian18%(249)
Irish16.8%(232)
Polish15.1%(208)
English14.1%(195)
Czech5.5%(76)
American4.1%(56)
Hungarian3.3%(46)
Croatian2.9%(40)
Slovene2.9%(40)
Greek2.5%(35)
Arab2.4%(33)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
French2.3%(32)
Lebanese1.9%(26)
Serbian1.7%(24)
Scottish1.6%(22)
Slovak1.4%(20)
Dutch1%(14)
Ukrainian0.9%(12)
Austrian0.6%(8)
Russian0.5%(7)
Swiss0.3%(4)
Moroccan0.2%(3)
Canadian0.2%(3)
Romanian0.2%(3)
Norwegian0.1%(2)
Swedish0.1%(2)
Section 05

Education

55.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 40.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
23.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
72.8%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
22.2%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
61.6%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
63.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
13.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
61.4%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
50.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
5.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
6.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
2.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2013
from 4.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
94.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2017
from 91.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
96.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 98.1% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
97.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 95.8% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
93.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married17.5%(99)
Married69.2%(391)
Widowed2.1%(12)
Divorced11.2%(63)
Women 15+
Never married17.4%(102)
Married67%(393)
Widowed11.2%(66)
Divorced4.4%(26)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2013
from 4.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
71.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
19.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
18.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
88.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
21.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)16.4%(10)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)4.9%(3)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era70.5%(43)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 61 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boston Heights, Ohio?

Boston Heights, Ohio has about 1,381 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boston Heights, Ohio?

The typical household in Boston Heights, Ohio earns about $121,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boston Heights, Ohio expensive?

In Boston Heights, Ohio, the median home is worth about $431,800, and the typical rent is about $1,150 a month.

How educated are people in Boston Heights, Ohio?

About 55.8% of adults age 25 and over in Boston Heights, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boston Heights, Ohio?

About 4.1% of people in Boston Heights, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Boston Heights, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Boston Heights, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 645 residents, a change of about 88 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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