Economy & Jobs — Boston, Massachusetts
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $97,344 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$108,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $60,001 |
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| Poverty Rate | 16.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 403,888 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 31.7% |
| Professional | 19.2% |
| Finance Insurance | 9.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 975 |
| Law Offices | 872 |
| Fast Food | 776 |
| Real Estate Offices | 402 |
| Convenience Stores | 324 |
| Coffee Shops | 313 |
| Beauty Salons | 307 |
| Dental Offices | 291 |
| Commercial Banks | 287 |
| Child Day Care | 260 |
| Insurance Agencies | 226 |
| Grocery Stores | 198 |
| Physician Offices | 191 |
| Liquor Stores | 165 |
| Hotels Motels | 137 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
