Boston

This City At A Glance

In Massachusetts

Boston is a city in the state of Massachusetts.

Boston is a city in Massachusetts.

Overall, expenses in Boston are 1% lower than the National Average. Most people in the city rent their home, with 65% of households being occupied by renters.

The overall risk of crime in Boston is 31% higher than the National Average. As for weather, the average summer temperature is 73.9°F, while the average winter temperature is 29.3°F.

This area is zoned for Boston School District, which has approximately 53,530 students enrolled across 160 schools and is rated average overall based on student test scores. To see detailed information on the schools near any individual property, look that property up by street address.

Regarding weather, the average summer temperature is 73.9°F, while the average winter temperature is 29.3°F.

Cost of living

National Average

Overall costs

1% lower than the national average

Housing costs

1% lower than the national average

Food & Beverage costs

2% lower than the national average

Transportation costs

1% lower than the national average

Apparel costs

1% lower than the national average

Entertainment costs

1% higher than the national average

Utility costs

2% higher than the national average

Healthcare costs

2% higher than the national average

Insurance costs

7% lower than the national average

Tobacco costs

2% lower than the national average

The median household income in this area is

$58,673

Per year

Rent vs. Own

The percent of households occupied by renters is

65%

The percent of households occupied by owners is

34%

Tax Information

The sales tax rate in this area is

6.25%

The average annual property tax in this area is

$5,292

This area is zoned for

BOSTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

This school district has

160

schools

There are

53,530

students enrolled in this district

This school district is rated

AVERAGE