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Roslindale

Massachusetts · Boston · 27,364 residents · 1.873 sq mi
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The short version

Roslindale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,470. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $677,922. These figures are approximated by combining the 8 census tracts that make up Roslindale; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
58% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,364
Population density
14,610 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,470
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$60,988
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$677,922
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,148
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.7%
42.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic50.6%(13,835)
Black18.2%(4,985)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(5,888)
Asian3.5%(967)
Other6.2%(1,689)
Diversity Score82.5%(22,570)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.6%(13,835)
Black18.2%(4,985)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(5,888)
Asian3.5%(967)
Other6.2%(1,689)
Diversity Score82.5%(22,570)
Diversity Score
82
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
Female
52.2%
Foreign born
24.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roslindale, Boston, Massachusetts?

Roslindale, Boston, Massachusetts has about 27,364 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Roslindale, Boston, Massachusetts earns about $115,470 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roslindale, Boston, Massachusetts expensive?

In Roslindale, Boston, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $677,922, and the typical rent is about $2,148 a month.

How educated are people in Roslindale, Boston, Massachusetts?

About 54.2% of adults age 25 and over in Roslindale, Boston, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 8.4% of people in Roslindale, 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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