North Dorchester is home to 28,667 people in Boston. Owners hold 36% of the housing stock. 32% of locals were born outside the United States. Density works out to 14,369 people per square mile. The typical home is worth $640,777. This skews young, with a median age of 34.3. These figures are approximated by combining the 8 census tracts that make up North Dorchester; 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 34.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
36% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
28,667
Population density
14,369 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.99 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$90,739
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$50,026
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
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
$640,777
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,923
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.1%
63.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.30 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.2%(9,791)
Black17.7%(5,083)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(5,264)
Asian14.4%(4,140)
Other15.3%(4,389)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.2%(9,791)
Black17.7%(5,083)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(5,264)
Asian14.4%(4,140)
Other15.3%(4,389)
Diversity Score
97
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in North Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts?
North Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts has about 28,667 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in North Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts?
The typical household in North Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts earns about $90,739 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is North Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts expensive?
In North Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $640,777, and the typical rent is about $1,923 a month.
How educated are people in North Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts?
About 46.6% of adults age 25 and over in North Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in North Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts?
About 23.4% of people in North Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.
