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Kenmore

Massachusetts · Boston · 18,997 residents · 0.476 sq mi
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Kenmore has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,601. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 86% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $664,258. At a median age of 24.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 25% less than the Boston median. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Kenmore; 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 24.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
86% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
13% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,997
Population density
39,910 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
24.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,601
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$42,157
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.540
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade0.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$664,258
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,457
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
12.7%
87.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(9,971)
Black5.3%(1,003)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(2,299)
Asian24.1%(4,571)
Other6.1%(1,153)
Diversity Score80.7%(15,328)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(9,971)
Black5.3%(1,003)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(2,299)
Asian24.1%(4,571)
Other6.1%(1,153)
Diversity Score80.7%(15,328)
Diversity Score
81
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
86.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
51.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
9.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
43.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
57.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
Female
53.8%
Foreign born
28.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kenmore, Boston, Massachusetts?

Kenmore, Boston, Massachusetts has about 18,997 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kenmore, Boston, Massachusetts earns about $72,601 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kenmore, Boston, Massachusetts expensive?

In Kenmore, Boston, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $664,258, and the typical rent is about $2,457 a month.

How educated are people in Kenmore, Boston, Massachusetts?

About 86.2% of adults age 25 and over in Kenmore, Boston, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 28.5% of people in Kenmore, 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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