CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1701.02
Massachusetts · Suffolk County · 5,262 residents · 0.264 sq mi
Notable rankings
#106highest foreign-born in MA41.7%#150lowest low broadband in MA84.7%#172lowest low education in MA19.6%#184highest density in MA19,932/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 1701.02 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,077. Population has grown 20% since 2020. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $610,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,262
+20%since 2020
from 4,396 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
19,932 / sq mi
+20%since 2020
from 16,652 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.7
−6%since 2020
from 43.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$118,077
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $81,298 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,780
+35%since 2020
from $28,742 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.308
−9%since 2020
from 0.338 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.6%
Other services9%
Public administration6.6%
Transportation & warehousing6%
Finance & insurance6%
Information5.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
Retail trade3.3%
Education & health services2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$610,500
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $343,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,487
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,392 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 78.5% in 2020
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.2%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+23%since 2020
from 4.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(1,862)
Black6.7%(294)
Hispanic / Latino46.1%(2,028)
Asian4.5%(197)
Other0.3%(15)
Diversity Score75.2%(3,304)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.6%(2,138)
Black2.1%(108)
Hispanic / Latino51.8%(2,727)
Asian1.3%(70)
Other4.2%(219)
Diversity Score70.5%(3,710)
Diversity Score
71
−6%since 2020
from 75 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 83.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.8 min
−5%since 2020
from 36.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 66.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
Female
48.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
Foreign born
41.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 77.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
51.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
42.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 33.2% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,262 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $118,077 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $610,500, and the typical rent is about $2,487 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 3.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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