South Boston

Overview for South Boston, MA

36,662 people live in South Boston, where the median age is 34 and the average individual income is $88,015. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

36,662

Total Population

34 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$88,015

Average individual Income

Around South Boston, MA

There's plenty to do around South Boston, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

93

Walker's Paradise

Walking Score

61

Bikeable

Bike Score

57

Good Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Cisco Brewers, Petrova Chocolates, and Walden Local Butcher Shop.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Cisco Brewers page on Yelp Search 1301 Boylston St on Google Maps	Dining	2.91 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Petrova Chocolates page on Yelp Search 61 Salem St on Google Maps	Dining	2.05 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Walden Local Butcher Shop page on Yelp Search 316 Shawmut Ave on Google Maps	Dining	1.49 miles	19 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Kahaani on Broadway page on Yelp Search 22 W Broadway on Google Maps	Dining	0.88 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lifted Fitness & Performance page on Yelp Search 72 K St on Google Maps	Active	0.39 miles	43 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the PlayYourCourt page on Yelp	Active	2.46 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Trapology Boston page on Yelp Search 177 Tremont St on Google Maps	Active	1.65 miles	311 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Boxaroo page on Yelp Search 55 Court St on Google Maps	Active	1.86 miles	132 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Dawn page on Yelp Search 287 Old Colony Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.61 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Brightbar Boston Spray Tanning Boutique page on Yelp Search 145 Hanover St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.97 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Mysa Nail Bar page on Yelp Search 746 E Broadway on Google Maps	Beauty	0.37 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Wildflower Hair Studio page on Yelp Search 215 Hanover St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.01 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the CJ Eyelash Seaport page on Yelp Search 1 Marina Park Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	1.25 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the SKA Beauty Design page on Yelp Search 185 Essex St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.39 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Feather & Waves Hair Boutique page on Yelp Search 653 East Broadway on Google Maps	Beauty	0.23 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Pretty Chic page on Yelp Search 3 Center Plz on Google Maps	Beauty	1.88 miles	24 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Tony's Barber Shop page on Yelp Search 15 Boston St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.87 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bare Skin + Beauty page on Yelp Search 29 Savin Hill Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.73 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the MW Hair Studio page on Yelp Search 401 W 1st St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.17 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hana Beauty page on Yelp Search One Marina Park Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	1.26 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Seaport Medspa page on Yelp Search 536 E Broadway on Google Maps	Beauty	0.04 miles	13 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Boston Massage Studio page on Yelp Search 651 Boylston St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.09 miles	70 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Back Bay Skincare & Spa page on Yelp Search 509 Columbus Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.95 miles	128 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the East Side Hair Salon page on Yelp Search 92 P St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.81 miles	9 reviews	4.9/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for South Boston, MA

Population Households Employment

South Boston has 17,900 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in South Boston do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 36,662 people call South Boston home. The population density is 33,842.412 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

36,662

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

34

Median Age

49.23 / 50.77%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

17,900

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$88,015

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in South Boston, MA

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The following schools are within or nearby South Boston. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Type

Name

Featured Properties

For Sale
$3,950,000

847 E 5th St # 2

847 E 5th St # 2, Boston, MA 02127
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,775 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$3,699,000

16 Foley Beach Road

16 Foley Beach Road, Hingham, MA 02043
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 5,529 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$2,399,000

3 Harbor Lane

3 Harbor Lane, Norwell, MA 02061
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,100 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,725,000

45 Presidents Road

45 Presidents Road, Weymouth, MA 02188
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,716 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,699,000

51 Elm St

51 Elm St, Hingham, MA 02043
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,300 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,499,000

42 Atherton St # 1

42 Atherton St # 1, Boston, MA 02119
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,754 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,499,000

42 Atherton St Unit: One

42 Atherton St Unit: One, Boston, MA 02119
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,754 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,175,000

531-533 E 2nd St # 201

531-533 E 2nd St # 201, Boston, MA 02127
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,244 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$980,000

420 W Broadway # 604

420 W Broadway # 604, Boston, MA 02127
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 876 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$864,900

150-156 Athens St # 2

150-156 Athens St # 2, Boston, MA 02127
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 919 Sq.Ft.
Active Under Contract
$859,900

239 Boston Ave # 1

239 Boston Ave # 1, Medford, MA 02155
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,414 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$749,000

58 Gates St # 1

58 Gates St # 1, Boston, MA 02127
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,111 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$600,000

125 Wrentham St # 1

125 Wrentham St # 1, Boston, MA 02124
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 1,120 Sq.Ft.