Boston, MA
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Let’s start with the basics: Boston, MA has a population of 657240. What about cost of living in Boston, MA? The median income in Boston, MA is $98,421 and the median home value is $652,048.
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Weather in Boston, MA
Average Temperatures
60 high / 42 low
Average Annual Rainfall
48 in
Average Annual Snowfall
60 in
Quick Facts about Boston, Massachusetts
- Median Home Value
- $652,048
- Median Property Tax
- $3,447
- Total Population
- 657,240
- Average Commute
- 27 min
- Median Household Income
- $98,421
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1,701
Map of Boston, MA
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