Boston, MA

U.S. News Ratings
Population 655,002
Crime Rate High
Cost of Living High
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price High
Median Income Low

Climate

The city can be hot and humid in the summer but is cold and snowy in the winter.

Cultural Attractions

Boston's arts organizations are world-renowned. Some of the most well-known are the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.

Recreation

The 50-acre Boston Common is the country's oldest public park. It is now a highlight of the "Emerald Necklace" of the neighborhood parks system, designed by Frederick Law Olmstead.

Historical

History buffs will love exploring Boston. A walking tour of the Freedom Trail explores Revolutionary era sites like Bunker Hill, the site of the Boston Massacre, and Paul Revere's house.

Economy

Boston is considered the economic center of New England. Important local industries include higher education, finance, technology, and research.

Geography

Boston is in eastern Massachusetts.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
655,002
Population under 55:
80.4%
Population over 55:
19.6%

City Detail

Crime rate:
High
Closest large city:
New York

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Poor
Temperature:
80°F July High, 19°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$42,568
Median home price:
$329,000
Average property tax:
$5,500

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
7.6%
Low
Cost of living:
High

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
117
Middle schools:
75
High schools:
57

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
19
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
53
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
78

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
17/8
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
70/10
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
107/11

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
935

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