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North End

Massachusetts · Boston · 9,436 residents · 0.19 sq mi
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The short version

North End is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,941. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $751,195. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up North End; 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 30.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
23% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,436
Population density
49,663 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
30.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,941
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$92,250
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration15.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.1%
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
$751,195
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,757
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.8%
77.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(8,337)
Black3.1%(296)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(347)
Asian3.4%(322)
Other1.4%(134)
Diversity Score27%(2,544)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(8,337)
Black3.1%(296)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(347)
Asian3.4%(322)
Other1.4%(134)
Diversity Score27%(2,544)
Diversity Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
82.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
11.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
38.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
57.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
84.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.1%
Female
56.9%
Foreign born
9.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North End, Boston, Massachusetts?

North End, Boston, Massachusetts has about 9,436 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North End, Boston, Massachusetts?

The typical household in North End, Boston, Massachusetts earns about $114,941 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North End, Boston, Massachusetts expensive?

In North End, Boston, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $751,195, and the typical rent is about $2,757 a month.

How educated are people in North End, Boston, Massachusetts?

About 82.4% of adults age 25 and over in North End, Boston, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North End, Boston, Massachusetts?

About 11.1% of people in North End, 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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