Boston (zip 02132), Massachusetts 

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Population

28,505

+18.5% since 2020

Unemployment Rate

6.2%

Cost of Living

154.9 / 100

Median Home Price

$679,800

Median Income

$114,596

Comfort Index (Climate)

9.2 / 4.9

summer / winter

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Best Places to Live in Boston (zip 02132), Massachusetts

Living in 02132 Boston, MA is an exciting and rewarding experience! The city has something for everyone and is home to a diverse range of cultures and lifestyles. It is known for its historical sites, world-renowned universities, and vibrant nightlife. There are plenty of opportunities to explore the city’s rich history, such as visiting the Freedom Trail or taking a boat tour along the Charles River. With great public transportation options like the MBTA, getting around the city is easy and convenient. The food scene in Boston is varied and delicious with many award-winning restaurants ranging from traditional Italian fare to creative vegan cuisine. Whether you’re looking for a place to live, work or play - 02132 Boston has it all! Regional center/Capital city - Central Massachusetts coast at the head of Boston Bay.
Zip Codes: Boston (zip 02132)
Cost of Living: 54.9% higher
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 29 ft above sea level


Boston, Ma Housing Market
Least Expensive HomesHomes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive HomesHomes less than 10 yrs old
All Single Family Homes
Pros
Education
Arts and culture
Historic interest
Cons
Traffic and sprawl
Economic cycles
Cost of living

What Bert Has To Say About Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro Area

Boston is widely viewed as the intellectual and historic capital of the United States. It is a cosmopolitan city with a complete set of services, a broad range of amenities, and a rich tradition and culture almost unmatched in the rest of the country. The metro area defined as Boston-Quincy actually includes downtown and areas mostly south of city into Norfolk and Plymouth County. Suburbs to the west and northwest are covered in the Cambridge-Newton-Framingham metro area (see page TK); northern suburbs to New Hampshire are covered in Essex County (page TK).


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Boston (zip 02132) is 6.2% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Boston (zip 02132) jobs have increased by 4.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Boston (zip 02132)'s cost of living is 54.9% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Boston (zip 02132)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in the 02132 zip code, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Suffolk county remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 80.6% to 17.5%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Boston (zip 02132)'s population is 28,505 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 10.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 32.3 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Boston (zip 02132) is $679,800. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 5.6%.

SCHOOLS
Boston (zip 02132) public schools spend $22,944 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 13.6 students per teacher in Boston (zip 02132). More Education



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Housing Market in Boston

It's a good time to buy in Boston. Home Appreciation is up 5.6% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Boston is $679,800.
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