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Downtown

Massachusetts · Boston · 3,147 residents · 0.336 sq mi
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The short version

Downtown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $204,224. 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 $1,505,000. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 110% more than the Boston median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Downtown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,147
Population density
9,366 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$204,224
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$162,652
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.535
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,505,000
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,354
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.1%
50.9% rent
Vacancy rate
22.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(1,743)
Black4.9%(155)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(288)
Asian30%(944)
Other0.5%(17)
Diversity Score74.1%(2,330)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(1,743)
Black4.9%(155)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(288)
Asian30%(944)
Other0.5%(17)
Diversity Score74.1%(2,330)
Diversity Score
74
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
45.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
12.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
39.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
46.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
76.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Foreign born
32.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
62.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to Downtown

Penn Quarter
Pop 3,469
Alessandro Heights
Pop 5,268
Bloomingdale
Pop 5,938
Produce & Waterfront
Pop 4,039
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DOWNTOWN VS
Penn Quarter
Income$172,948−15%
Home value$758,432−50%
Population3,469+10%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Alessandro Heights
Income$193,587−5%
Home value$1,000,798−34%
Population5,268+67%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Bloomingdale
Income$202,440−1%
Home value$1,003,980−33%
Population5,938+89%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Produce & Waterfront
Income$160,482−21%
Home value$723,157−52%
Population4,039+28%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downtown, Boston, Massachusetts?

Downtown, Boston, Massachusetts has about 3,147 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Downtown, Boston, Massachusetts earns about $204,224 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downtown, Boston, Massachusetts expensive?

In Downtown, Boston, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $1,505,000, and the typical rent is about $3,354 a month.

How educated are people in Downtown, Boston, Massachusetts?

About 74.3% of adults age 25 and over in Downtown, Boston, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 18.8% of people in Downtown, 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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