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Boston Heights

Ohio · 1,408 residents (2025 est.) · 6.992 sq mi
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Boston Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,250. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $431,800. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household 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

Total population
1,381
+16%since 2000
from 1,186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
198 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.8
+35%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,408 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6539011K1K2K1990201020202024Boston Heights
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,250
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,884 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$431,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $268,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,150
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $763 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
6.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+7%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,138)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(13)
Asian1.5%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(94)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,301)
Black0.9%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(12)
Asian1.7%(24)
Other2.3%(32)
Diversity Score13.9%(192)
Diversity Score
14
+76%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
23.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.2%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−50.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2017
from 91.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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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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