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Fenway

Massachusetts · Boston · 19,413 residents · 0.424 sq mi
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The short version

Fenway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,265. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $698,324. At a median age of 21.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 57% less than the Boston median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Fenway; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
11% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,413
Population density
45,785 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
21.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,265
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$16,439
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.537
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$698,324
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,527
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
11.2%
88.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
16.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(10,191)
Black5.4%(1,050)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(2,789)
Asian20.9%(4,051)
Other6.9%(1,332)
Diversity Score81.6%(15,836)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(10,191)
Black5.4%(1,050)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(2,789)
Asian20.9%(4,051)
Other6.9%(1,332)
Diversity Score81.6%(15,836)
Diversity Score
82
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
35.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
7.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
22.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
50.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
71.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
Female
58.4%
Foreign born
21.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 21,259
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Pop 17,331
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Pop 21,638
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Income$44,232+5%
Home value$807,344+16%
Population21,259+10%
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FENWAY VS
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Income$40,473−4%
Home value$61,383−91%
Population17,331−11%
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Income$45,095+7%
Home value$666,738−5%
Population21,638+11%
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Income$39,119−7%
Home value$606,466−13%
Population16,410−15%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fenway, Boston, Massachusetts?

Fenway, Boston, Massachusetts has about 19,413 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fenway, Boston, Massachusetts earns about $42,265 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fenway, Boston, Massachusetts expensive?

In Fenway, Boston, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $698,324, and the typical rent is about $1,527 a month.

How educated are people in Fenway, Boston, Massachusetts?

About 62.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fenway, Boston, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 38.8% of people in Fenway, 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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