Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in Boston city, Massachusetts?
City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in Boston city, Massachusetts is $2,147/month (±$25), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $731,700 (±$9,717), and the median household income is $97,344/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for Boston city, Massachusetts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $2,147 |
| Median Home Value | $731,700 |
| Median Household Income | $97,344 |
| Total Housing Units | 283,374 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 182,208 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 64% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 43,703 households |
How does Boston city, Massachusetts compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Massachusetts.
Higher rent than 85% of cities in Massachusetts · 34th of 216
| # | City | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hanscom AFB CDP | $3,408 |
| 2 | New Seabury CDP | $3,146 |
| 3 | South Duxbury CDP | $3,000 |
| … 30 more … | ||
| 34 | Boston city(you are here) | $2,147 |
| … 179 more … | ||
| 214 | Smith Mills CDP | $658 |
| 215 | Cheshire CDP | $647 |
| 216 | Groton CDP | $349 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Boston city, Massachusetts?
The median gross rent in Boston city, Massachusetts is $2,147/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Boston city, Massachusetts?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Boston city, Massachusetts is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in Boston city, Massachusetts?
The median home value in Boston city, Massachusetts is $731,700 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in Boston city are rent-burdened?
In Boston city, Massachusetts, 43,703 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in Boston city, Massachusetts?
The median household income in Boston city, Massachusetts is $97,344/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $2,147 has a margin of error of ±$25. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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