This rating is a weighted average of commute time, crime rate, population, median salary, and more.
This score adds annual household income and cost of living to the city rating.
7/10
6/10
Density (Population per mile²)
Married
37%
Compared to New York, Boston has a low population density. Boston is perfect for those who want to be in the city without constantly rubbing shoulders.
Single
63%
12,436
27,441
BOSTON
NEW YORK
RESIDENCE Air quality
68 years
$425,300
Median home age
Median home price
-6.91%
9.23%
Median home age
Annual property tax
Weather 55%
45%
48%
Sun
Rain
Snow
Condition 51°F
30.3%
64.8%
4.9%
Homes owned
Homes rented
Homes vacant
Crime rate
Average age
Political majority
34
Democrat
average temperature
COMMUNITY Religious diversity
48.7% 40.8% 5% 3.1% 2.4%
Other
Catholic
Other Christian
(per 100,000)
Jewish
Islam
8
LOCALE Unemployment
Occupation 16.1% 25.8% 18% 8.5% 5.1%
8%
Management, business, Art & Scienses Sales & Office Occupations Service Occupation Production, transportation & Material Moving Natural Resources, Construction & Maitenance
Education Student teacher ratio
1:13
79%
5%
20%
15%
High school diploma
Some college or associates degree
Bachelors degree
Graduate or professional degree
TRANSIT Average commute time Daily breakdown: by transport type