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Mattapan

Massachusetts · Boston · 41,339 residents · 3.455 sq mi
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Mattapan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,529. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $551,245. Households here earn about 27% less than the Boston median. Despite a median home value of $551,245, the poverty rate sits 42% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 9 census tracts that make up Mattapan; 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 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41,339
Population density
11,965 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,529
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$34,989
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$551,245
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,653
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.4%
57.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic5.5%(2,260)
Black65.3%(26,998)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(7,681)
Asian1.4%(572)
Other9.3%(3,828)
Diversity Score65.9%(27,242)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.5%(2,260)
Black65.3%(26,998)
Hispanic / Latino18.6%(7,681)
Asian1.4%(572)
Other9.3%(3,828)
Diversity Score65.9%(27,242)
Diversity Score
66
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
47.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
24.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
Female
53.4%
Foreign born
38.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
58.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mattapan, Boston, Massachusetts?

Mattapan, Boston, Massachusetts has about 41,339 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mattapan, Boston, Massachusetts earns about $71,529 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mattapan, Boston, Massachusetts expensive?

In Mattapan, Boston, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $551,245, and the typical rent is about $1,653 a month.

How educated are people in Mattapan, Boston, Massachusetts?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mattapan, Boston, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 17.6% of people in Mattapan, 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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