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West End

Massachusetts · Boston · 8,249 residents · 0.272 sq mi
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The short version

West End is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,719. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $838,111. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% more than the Boston median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up West 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 34.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
85% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
16% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,249
Population density
30,327 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$142,719
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$100,282
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services13.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.1%
US avg: 5.1%
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
$838,111
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$3,342
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
16.4%
83.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic60.2%(4,964)
Black4.3%(351)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(1,065)
Asian15.2%(1,253)
Other7.5%(616)
Diversity Score73.8%(6,091)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.2%(4,964)
Black4.3%(351)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(1,065)
Asian15.2%(1,253)
Other7.5%(616)
Diversity Score73.8%(6,091)
Diversity Score
74
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
85.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
50.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
7.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
34.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
65.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
85.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
Female
44.4%
Foreign born
29.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

West End, Boston, Massachusetts has about 8,249 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West End, Boston, Massachusetts earns about $142,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West End, Boston, Massachusetts expensive?

In West End, Boston, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $838,111, and the typical rent is about $3,342 a month.

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

About 85.0% of adults age 25 and over in West End, Boston, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 11.2% of people in West 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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