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East Boston

Massachusetts · Boston · 43,345 residents · 5.335 sq mi
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East Boston is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,942. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $682,903. Despite a median home value of $682,903, the poverty rate sits 26% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 14 census tracts that make up East Boston; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
29% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43,345
Population density
8,125 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,942
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$49,626
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$682,903
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,976
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.3%
70.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.5%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic35.1%(15,230)
Black3.6%(1,561)
Hispanic / Latino52.2%(22,615)
Asian4.3%(1,871)
Other4.8%(2,068)
Diversity Score74.9%(32,448)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.1%(15,230)
Black3.6%(1,561)
Hispanic / Latino52.2%(22,615)
Asian4.3%(1,871)
Other4.8%(2,068)
Diversity Score74.9%(32,448)
Diversity Score
75
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
42.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
32.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Foreign born
44.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
41.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
47.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts?

East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts has about 43,345 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts earns about $90,942 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts expensive?

In East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $682,903, and the typical rent is about $1,976 a month.

How educated are people in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts?

About 37.5% of adults age 25 and over in East Boston, Boston, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 15.7% of people in East Boston, 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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