South End
South End is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,262. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,119,715. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $1,119,715, the poverty rate sits 66% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 11 census tracts that make up South End; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
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How many people live in South End, Boston, Massachusetts?
South End, Boston, Massachusetts has about 31,312 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in South End, Boston, Massachusetts?
The typical household in South End, Boston, Massachusetts earns about $119,262 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is South End, Boston, Massachusetts expensive?
In South End, Boston, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $1,119,715, and the typical rent is about $2,171 a month.
How educated are people in South End, Boston, Massachusetts?
About 64.0% of adults age 25 and over in South End, Boston, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in South End, Boston, Massachusetts?
About 20.7% of people in South End, Boston, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024