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Boston Heights

Ohio · 1,402 residents · 6.992 sq mi
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Boston Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $101,875. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $366,200. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 75% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,402
+18%since 2000
from 1,186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
201 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+29%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6539011K1K2K1990201020202024Boston Heights
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,875
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,884 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$72,092
+95%since 2000
from $36,960 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
72.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$366,200
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $268,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $763 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
8.5% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+8%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(1,267)
Black1.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(22)
Asian1.9%(27)
Other1.7%(23)
Diversity Score16.8%(235)
Diversity Score
17
+112%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 40.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boston Heights, Ohio?

Boston Heights, Ohio has about 1,402 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Boston Heights, Ohio earns about $101,875 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 $366,200, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Boston Heights, Ohio?

About 55.6% 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 3.3% 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 666 residents, a change of about 90 percent over that period.

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