Living in North Boston, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Boston · Census data 2020–2024
North Boston has 2,358 residents with a median age of 57.6. The median household income is $62,377 (27% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $265,400, the median rent is $1,359/month.
North Boston at a glance
- Population
- 2,358
- Median age
- 57.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $62,377State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $265,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,359/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 73%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is North Boston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Boston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Boston the median home value is $265,400, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,359 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,683 a month in housing costs.
North Boston median household income
The median household income in North Boston is $62,377 and the income per person is $44,110. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in North Boston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,276
- Owner-occupied
- 73%
- Renter-occupied
- 27%
- Vacant
- 1.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 1.87
North Boston demographics
- Population
- 2,358
- Median age
- 57.6
- Under 18
- 9.7%
- 65 and older
- 31.6%
- Households
- 1,259
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 12.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Boston ›
Education in North Boston
25.9% of adults 25 and older in North Boston have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Boston
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 88.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
North Boston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Boston | 2,358 | $62,377 | $265,400 | $1,359 |
| Hamburg | 9,792 | $112,292 | $248,600 | $1,097 |
| Orchard Park | 3,072 | $99,904 | $399,400 | $1,192 |
| Eden | 3,113 | $84,900 | $237,200 | $841 |
| Wanakah | 2,664 | $72,681 | $195,000 | — |
| Blasdell | 2,549 | $69,856 | $170,200 | $803 |
| North Collins | 1,081 | $66,607 | $123,100 | $853 |
| Lackawanna | 19,753 | $52,110 | $140,700 | $872 |
| East Aurora | 5,993 | $103,949 | $364,100 | $1,196 |
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What is the median household income in North Boston, NY?
The median household income in North Boston is $62,377, 27% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Boston?
The median home value in North Boston is $265,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in North Boston?
The median gross rent in North Boston is $1,359 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is North Boston, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in North Boston?
The median age in North Boston is 57.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in North Boston?
The average commute to work in North Boston is 22 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Boston?
The unemployment rate in North Boston is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Boston?
25.9% of adults in North Boston have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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