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  • City in Massachusetts
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Boston

#6 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      D+
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      A
    Boston is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 672,814. Boston is in Suffolk County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Boston offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Boston there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Boston and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Boston are above average.
    About Boston...
    Population
    672,814
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $610,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,783
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      65%
    • Own
      35%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      405.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      31.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      109.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      190.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,293.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      183.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      15%
    • 25-34 years
      24%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      24%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      18%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
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    Working in Boston

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $81,744
    National
    $69,021
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