Allston
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.
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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