Affordability
What it costs
Median income: $81,744. Median rent: $1,783. Median home price: $610,400.
- Median rent: $1,783/mo
- Median home price: $610,400
- Median household income: $81,744
- Rent-to-income: 26% of annual income
City guide · Massachusetts
Boston, MA
Boston, MA city guide. Population is 672,814. Median household income is $81,744. Median rent is $1,783.
Key numbers
Population672,814
Median income$81,744
Median rent / mo$1,783
Median home price$610,400
State income tax5%
Sunny days / year0
Climate
Everyday feel
Average high: 45.41°F. Average low: 42.48°F. Annual rainfall: 0 inches. Sunny days: 0.
- Average high: 45.41°F
- Average low: 42.48°F
- Annual rainfall: 0 inches
- Sunny days/year: 0
Taxes
State & local
State tax rate: 5%. Local tax rate: 0%.
- State income tax: 5%
- Local tax rate: 0.00%
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Frequently asked questions about Boston
What is the cost of living in Boston, MA?
Median income: $81,744. Median rent: $1,783. Median home price: $610,400.
Does Massachusetts have a state income tax?
State tax rate: 5%. Local tax rate: 0%.
What is the weather like in Boston?
Average high: 45.41°F. Average low: 42.48°F. Annual rainfall: 0 inches. Sunny days: 0.
Is Boston a good place to live?
Boston, MA city guide. Population is 672,814. Median household income is $81,744. Median rent is $1,783.