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Allston

Massachusetts · Boston · 25,964 residents · 1.467 sq mi
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The short version

Allston has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,858. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $651,517. At a median age of 27.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $651,517, the poverty rate sits 105% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 9 census tracts that make up Allston; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
12% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,964
Population density
17,699 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
27.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,858
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$40,620
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$651,517
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,478
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.3%
87.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(14,370)
Black6.7%(1,745)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(2,977)
Asian21.3%(5,525)
Other5.2%(1,347)
Diversity Score78.5%(20,383)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(14,370)
Black6.7%(1,745)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(2,977)
Asian21.3%(5,525)
Other5.2%(1,347)
Diversity Score78.5%(20,383)
Diversity Score
79
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
20.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
23.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
19.5%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
48.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
Female
50.1%
Foreign born
30.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts?

Allston, Boston, Massachusetts has about 25,964 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts earns about $85,858 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allston, Boston, Massachusetts expensive?

In Allston, Boston, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $651,517, and the typical rent is about $2,478 a month.

How educated are people in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts?

About 74.2% of adults age 25 and over in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts?

About 25.5% of people in Allston, Boston, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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

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