CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1708
Massachusetts · Suffolk County · 6,253 residents · 0.333 sq mi
Notable rankings
#46highest foreign-born in MA49.6%#93highest commute in MA37.5 min#211lowest low education in MA21.3%#213highest density in MA18,778/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 1708 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,074. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 21% 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 $610,000. Despite a median home value of $610,000, the poverty rate sits 34% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,253
+3%since 2020
from 6,074 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
18,778 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 18,240 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
+1%since 2020
from 40.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,074
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $54,299 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,098
+25%since 2020
from $29,734 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
+9%since 2020
from 0.464 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.7%
Finance & insurance8.7%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
Retail trade6.8%
Information6.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
Other services3.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Public administration0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$610,000
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $369,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,536
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,219 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
61.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.3
+23%since 2020
from 6.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.3%(2,693)
Black3.7%(222)
Hispanic / Latino42.9%(2,604)
Asian3.4%(204)
Other5.8%(351)
Diversity Score76.7%(4,661)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(3,431)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino38.1%(2,383)
Asian2.7%(168)
Other4.3%(270)
Diversity Score68.9%(4,308)
Diversity Score
69
−10%since 2020
from 77 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 81.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
37.5 min
+12%since 2020
from 33.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 38.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
31.7%
−13.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
25.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 66.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
Female
50.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.3% in 2020
Foreign born
49.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 86.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
42.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
33.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 38.9% 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 6,253 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 $73,074 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 $610,000, and the typical rent is about $1,536 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 21.3% 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 16.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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