Census ACS · #11 MSA
Boston Metro Area
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, Ma-Nh Metropolitan Statistical Area has 4,917,661 residents across 2 states. The median household income is $112,484 and the median home value is $610,900.
4,917,661
Population
1411
People / sq mi
$112,484
Median Income
$610,900
Median Home Value
The Boston CBSA covers 3,486 sq mi of land at 1410.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
Economy & Income
$112,484
Median Household Income
$61,389
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Boston metro's price level is 108.3 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 8.3% higher the US average. The local median income of $112,484 has the buying power of $103,896 in average-priced US metros.
108.3
Price Level (US = 100)
$103,896
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$112,484
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$610,900
Median Home Value
$1,940
Median Rent
61.8%
Homeownership
Education
92.3%
High School+
51.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
9.0%
Drive Alone
18.7%
Work From Home
30.5 min
Avg Commute
23.9%
Foreign Born
Boston spans these states
Nearby metros
Largest cities in Massachusetts
Largest counties in Massachusetts
Part of Massachusetts
Other metros
Metro areas in Massachusetts
Metro rankings
Frequently Asked Questions
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, Ma-Nh Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 4,917,661 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #11 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Boston metro area is $112,484, with a per capita income of $61,389.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, Ma-Nh CBSA spans 2 states: Massachusetts, New Hampshire.
Where to stay near Boston
Visiting or relocating to the Boston metro area? Compare hotels and short-term rentals across the region — live availability and prices.
Top-rated places to stay near Boston
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Planning a move to Boston?
Get relocation and cost-of-living insights for the Boston metro by email. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
More from Massachusetts
Data for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, Ma-Nh CBSA (14460) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
What distinguishes Boston is density: among the most densely settled of US metro areas, around 1,411 people per square mile. With 4,917,661 residents, Boston is a metro area in MA, NH.
Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $112,484, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US metro areas at 5.7%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $610,900, with typical rent around $1,940.
Boston is among the best-educated US metro areas: 51.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Boston: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.