CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 203.05
Massachusetts · Suffolk County · 4,290 residents · 0.115 sq mi
Notable rankings
#37highest density in MA#1404 US37,304/sq mi#39highest rent in MA#1935 US$3,257#69highest education in MA#822 US85.7%#74highest broadband in MA99.2%TRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 203.05 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $144,591. Population has grown 24% since 2020. 86% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $829,200. Households here earn about 51% more than the Suffolk County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
86% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,290
+24%since 2020
from 3,472 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
37,304 / sq mi
+24%since 2020
from 30,191 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
−9%since 2020
from 39.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$144,591
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $94,643 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$100,953
+60%since 2020
from $63,145 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 59.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
+5%since 2020
from 0.488 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services18.4%
Public administration15.6%
Retail trade4.7%
Information2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$829,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $645,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,257
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,546 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
18.4%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
81.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.7
−16%since 2020
from 6.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(2,334)
Black10.3%(358)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(264)
Asian7.4%(258)
Other7.4%(258)
Diversity Score65.1%(2,260)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(2,624)
Black4.4%(189)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(604)
Asian13.2%(566)
Other7.2%(307)
Diversity Score72.7%(3,119)
Diversity Score
73
+12%since 2020
from 65 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
85.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2020
from 72.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 90.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
50.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 39.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.1 min
+10%since 2020
from 21.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
7.6%
−15.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
19.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.9%
+22.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
36.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
64.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 57.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
83.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 73.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
58.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 58.4% in 2020
Female
41.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 41.6% in 2020
Foreign born
27.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% 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 4,290 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 $144,591 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 $829,200, and the typical rent is about $3,257 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 85.7% 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 11.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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