CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 305
Massachusetts · Suffolk County · 2,217 residents · 0.074 sq mi
Notable rankings
#71highest rent in MA$3,052#74highest WFH in MA35.7%#77highest per-capita income in MA#1794 US$108,715#80highest density in MA29,959/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 305 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,786. Population has declined 9% since 2020. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $846,400. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% more than the Suffolk County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,217
−9%since 2020
from 2,432 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
29,959 / sq mi
−9%since 2020
from 32,865 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
34.1
+8%since 2020
from 31.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$126,786
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $116,078 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$108,715
−4%since 2020
from $113,129 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
−11%since 2020
from 0.558 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.6%
Public administration11.5%
Information4.8%
Retail trade3.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Finance & insurance1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Education & health services0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$846,400
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $830,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,052
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $2,356 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
61.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.7
−7%since 2020
from 7.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(2,067)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(143)
Asian7.9%(192)
Other1.2%(29)
Diversity Score33.5%(814)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(1,854)
Black1.3%(29)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(97)
Asian7.9%(175)
Other2.8%(62)
Diversity Score36.4%(808)
Diversity Score
36
+9%since 2020
from 33 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
73.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.3 min
−12%since 2020
from 26.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
17.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.7%
+19.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
28.9%
−19.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
51.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 53.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 71.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Female
44.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Foreign born
16.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 94.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 78.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% 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 2,217 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 $126,786 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 $846,400, and the typical rent is about $3,052 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 73.4% 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 9.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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