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Beacon Hill

Massachusetts · Boston · 8,026 residents · 0.157 sq mi
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The short version

Beacon Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $169,692. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 88% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,174,770. Households here earn about 74% more than the Boston median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Beacon Hill; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
88% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
41% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,026
Population density
51,121 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
38.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$169,692
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$156,407
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.515
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,174,770
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,546
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.9%
59.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(7,114)
Black0.5%(38)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(387)
Asian3.6%(287)
Other2.5%(200)
Diversity Score26.3%(2,108)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(7,114)
Black0.5%(38)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(387)
Asian3.6%(287)
Other2.5%(200)
Diversity Score26.3%(2,108)
Diversity Score
26
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
87.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
47.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
13.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
44.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
53.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
85.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
Female
50.1%
Foreign born
15.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts?

Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts has about 8,026 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts earns about $169,692 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts expensive?

In Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $1,174,770, and the typical rent is about $2,546 a month.

How educated are people in Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts?

About 87.6% of adults age 25 and over in Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts?

About 7.8% of people in Beacon Hill, 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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