CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 4.02
Massachusetts · Suffolk County · 3,669 residents · 0.311 sq mi
Notable rankings
#106lowest young in MA30.1 yrs#229highest education in MA75.2%#248highest rent in MA$2,488#297highest home value in MA$833,300TRACT SHAPE · Suffolk County, MA
The short version
Census Tract 4.02 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,235. Population has declined 10% since 2020. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $833,300. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $833,300, the poverty rate sits 23% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,669
−10%since 2020
from 4,098 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
11,797 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 13,177 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.1
+3%since 2020
from 29.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$108,235
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $98,715 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,890
+15%since 2020
from $55,401 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
−7%since 2020
from 0.511 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade6.6%
Other services5.3%
Information5%
Public administration4.3%
Wholesale trade4.1%
Finance & insurance2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$833,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $761,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,488
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,969 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.9% in 2020
75.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.7
Unchangedsince 2020
from 7.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(2,844)
Black1.2%(49)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(500)
Asian9.8%(400)
Other7.4%(305)
Diversity Score61%(2,501)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(2,416)
Black1.6%(57)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(304)
Asian14.8%(543)
Other9.5%(349)
Diversity Score66%(2,423)
Diversity Score
66
+8%since 2020
from 61 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
75.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
30.9 min
−8%since 2020
from 33.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
31.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
15.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 69.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
61.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.8% in 2020
Female
38.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
Foreign born
24.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 63.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% 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 3,669 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 $108,235 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 $833,300, and the typical rent is about $2,488 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 75.2% 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 15.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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