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Back Bay

Boston, MA

Crime Score: A- - Very low crime

21,060
Population
$114,597
Median Income
$1,876,350
Median Home Value
34.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 152
Robbery 106
Burglary 126
Larceny/Theft 138
Vehicle Theft 134

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$1,876,350
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
32.9%
Renter Occupied
67.1%
Vacant
11.2%

Cost of Living

77% higher than national average
🏠 Housing +76%
🛒 Food & Groceries +63%
🚗 Transportation +63%
🏥 Healthcare +36%
💡 Utilities +43%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

5.0%
High School+
37.8%
Bachelor's+
47.1%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
76.7%
Black/African American
5.3%
Hispanic/Latino
6.8%
Asian
13.1%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
36° / 20°F
Summer (Jul)
82° / 63°F
🌧️
46.6"
Annual Rain
❄️
41.0"
Annual Snow

About Back Bay

Back Bay is a neighborhood located in Boston, MA. With a crime score of A-, this area has very low crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 21,060 residents with a median household income of $114,597 .

Safety Tips

  • Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
  • Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
  • Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
  • Report suspicious activity to local authorities