Boston-Cambridge-Quincy Massachusetts Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy Massachusetts metro area was $100,750 in 2021, the latest figures available. Boston median household income is $11,105 higher than the median Massachusetts household income and $31,033 greater than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Boston median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Boston Massachusetts
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Massachusetts | $89,645 | -2.39% | +4.07% |
| Boston | $100,750 | -1.37% | +5.26% |
Trends in Boston, MA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Boston is $100,750. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $102,147 and is now $1,397 (1.37%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Boston, Massachusetts, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Boston
| Date | US | Massachusetts | Boston |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $89,645 | $100,750 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $91,842 | $102,147 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $90,972 | $100,072 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $86,139 | $95,716 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $85,531 | $94,711 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $85,013 | $93,010 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $80,769 | $90,115 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $79,228 | $86,682 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $77,782 | $84,934 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $77,245 | $84,810 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $75,887 | $83,850 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $81,118 | $87,768 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $81,693 | $89,260 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $79,528 | $86,320 |
Boston Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Boston was $125,947 in 2021. Compared to the median Massachusetts family income, Boston median family income is $12,125 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Boston will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Boston Massachusetts
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Massachusetts | $113,822 | -2.11% | +3.88% |
| Boston | $125,947 | -2.13% | +4.30% |
Trends in Boston, MA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Boston is $125,947. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $128,690 and is now $2,743 (2.13%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Boston, Massachusetts, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Boston
| Date | US | Massachusetts | Boston |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $113,822 | $125,947 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $116,273 | $128,690 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $114,822 | $127,117 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $109,567 | $120,752 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $109,153 | $118,607 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $107,492 | $116,016 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $103,598 | $114,230 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $100,754 | $110,583 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $97,639 | $106,637 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $98,097 | $107,242 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $97,094 | $104,909 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $102,577 | $112,479 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $102,824 | $111,300 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $99,653 | $105,840 |
Boston Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Boston was $54,437 in 2021. Compared to the median Massachusetts per capita income, Boston median per capita income is $4,691 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Boston will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Boston Massachusetts
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Massachusetts | $49,746 | -0.97% | +6.36% |
| Boston | $54,437 | -0.80% | +6.53% |
Trends in Boston, MA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Boston is $54,437. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $54,877 and is now $440 (0.80%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Boston, Massachusetts, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Boston
| Date | US | Massachusetts | Boston |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $49,746 | $54,437 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $50,235 | $54,877 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $49,004 | $53,434 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $46,772 | $51,098 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $46,223 | $50,038 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $44,903 | $48,598 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $43,605 | $47,269 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $42,716 | $46,502 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $41,798 | $45,505 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $41,268 | $44,759 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $41,096 | $44,514 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $42,327 | $45,791 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $42,994 | $46,319 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $43,122 | $46,434 |
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