Census Bureau data for North Boston CDP from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — North Boston CDP
- What is the median household income in North Boston CDP?
- The median household income in North Boston CDP is $65,037 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in North Boston CDP?
- The poverty rate in North Boston CDP is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in North Boston CDP?
- $231,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in North Boston CDP?
- The median gross rent in North Boston CDP is $1,305 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of North Boston CDP residents have a college degree?
- 24.4% of adults in North Boston CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
2,590
Median Income
$65,037
Median Home Value
$231,500
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
10.4%
Median Age
57.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$7,537 (+13.1%)
Home Value:
+$74,400 (+47.4%)
Poverty Rate:
-1.7 pp (-53.1%)
Bachelor's+:
+1.0 pp (+4.3%)
Unemployment:
+1.2 pp (+13%)
Demographics
Total Population
2,590
Median Age
57.0
Female
50.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 92.4%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$65,037
±$15,566
-$19,541 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$76,993
Median Family Income
$105,276
Poverty Rate
1.5%
-8.3 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
5.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
5.0%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
38.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
8.7%
$15–25k
8.2%
$25–35k
8.5%
$35–50k
8.2%
$50–75k
26.4%
$75–100k
8.4%
$100–150k
25.5%
$150–200k
5.5%
$200k+
0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,392
Owner-Occupied
76.9%
Renter-Occupied
23.1%
Vacancy Rate
0.5%
Median Home Value
$231,500
-$171,500 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,305
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
24.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
37.7%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
14.6%
$100–200k
10.6%
$200–300k
36.6%
$300–500k
18.4%
$500k–$1M
5.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
11.0%
$500–1k
29.7%
$1–1.5k
42.9%
$1.5–2k
10.3%
$2–2.5k
6.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.4%
1 vehicle
36.7%
2 vehicles
35.0%
3+
25.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
73.5%
Single-fam. att.
3.7%
5–19 units
9.8%
Mobile home
10.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.6%
1940–1969
9.2%
1970–1999
12.6%
2000–2009
4.2%
2010+
11.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
95.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
24.4%
-15.2 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
6.8%
Some College / Associate
19.5%
Less Than High School
2.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Unemployment Rate
10.4%
+4.2 pp vs. state
Work from Home
9.9%
Self-Employed
2.7%
Government Workers
24.7%
Private For-Profit
72.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.1%
Retail
18.5%
Arts/Entmt.
12.4%
Manufacturing
12.2%
Construction
7.5%
Public Admin
7.2%
Transportation
6.8%
Prof. Services
6.7%
Finance
5.0%
Agriculture
0.7%
Occupation
Management
32.9%
Sales
28.0%
Food Prep
19.2%
Production
14.2%
Construction
5.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.6 min
Drove Alone
90.1%
Carpool
0.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
9.9%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,385
Avg. Household Size
1.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
40.0%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
6.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
1.5%
5–9
2.4%
10–14
1.5%
15–19
13.6%
20–24
1.4%
25–34
7.1%
35–44
5.8%
45–54
11.3%
55–64
12.9%
65–74
15.7%
75–84
11.8%
85+
11.0%
Under 18: 12.3%
Working age (18–64): 87.7%
65 and over: 26.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.0%
Naturalized Citizen
42.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
13.3%
With a Disability
10.7%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.8%
Uninsured
3.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
84.0%
Has a Computer
90.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
92.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023