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West Roxbury

Massachusetts · Boston · 31,557 residents · 5.134 sq mi
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West Roxbury is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,398. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $724,808. Households here earn about 27% more than the Boston median. These figures are approximated by combining the 9 census tracts that make up West Roxbury; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,557
Population density
6,147 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,398
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$70,185
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$724,808
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,126
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.8%
39.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(20,145)
Black10.6%(3,350)
Hispanic / Latino11%(3,458)
Asian8%(2,526)
Other6.6%(2,078)
Diversity Score69.8%(22,029)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(20,145)
Black10.6%(3,350)
Hispanic / Latino11%(3,458)
Asian8%(2,526)
Other6.6%(2,078)
Diversity Score69.8%(22,029)
Diversity Score
70
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
Female
54.7%
Foreign born
19.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts has about 31,557 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts earns about $123,398 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts expensive?

In West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $724,808, and the typical rent is about $2,126 a month.

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

About 63.1% of adults age 25 and over in West Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 8.4% of people in West Roxbury, 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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