South Boston

The South Boston population perhaps best demonstrates its strong sense of community with its St. Patricks’ Day Parade.

Welcome to South Boston

One of the area’s oldest and most storied neighborhoods, South Boston has retained much of its character amidst a housing boom. Quaint rowhouses line the streets, and many of them are only a short distance from the city neighborhood’s waterfront playground. Miles of beaches and waterfront parks that culminate in Castle Island, a historic park surrounded on three sides by saltwater where visitors explore the Revolutionary War era fort, get a bite to eat at Sullivan’s, and fish off the pier. Beaches line Pleasure Bay and Old Harbor on Dorchester Bay. Countless bars and time-honored local hangouts line both West and East Broadway, attracting young professionals. The South Boston population perhaps best demonstrates its strong sense of community with its St. Patricks’ Day Parade, which has made its way down Broadway since 1901.

Browse Properties in the Area

Sold
MLS® 73199984

$2,350,000

812 E. 6th Unit: PH1, Boston, MA 02127
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,125 Sq.Ft.
Sold
MLS® 73223055

$820,000

120 W 7th St # 503, Boston, MA 02127
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,131 Sq.Ft.
Leased
MLS® 73228598

$3,300/mo

457 W. Broadway # 211, Boston, MA 02127
1 Bed 1 Bath 709 Sq.Ft.
Inactive
MLS® 73241365

$425/mo

457 W Broadway Unit: PKG, Boston, MA 02127
999 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73304658

$65,000,000

289 Walk Hill Street, Boston, MA 02131
9 Beds 18 Baths 98,205 Sq.Ft.
Sold
MLS® 73006459

$38,127,000

21,22,20 Berkeley Avenue, Nantucket, MA 02554
8 Beds 11 Baths 15,332 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73278288

$40,000,000

000 Standish Street, Duxbury, MA 02332
6 Beds 9 Baths 14,000 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73271052

$38,000,000

1 Dalton St Unit: 5801/5802, Boston, MA 02199
5 Beds 8 Baths 7,848 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73277460

$38,000,000

222-232 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116
24 Beds 24 Baths 41,072 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73297575

$35,000,000

1 Dalton # 6103, Boston, MA 02115
4 Beds 6 Baths 7,256 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73135979

$31,000,000

1 Dalton Street # 6102, Boston, MA 02115
5 Beds 8 Baths 7,557 Sq.Ft.
Sold
MLS® 72933462

$22,750,000

835 Sea View Avenue, Barnstable, MA 02655
7 Beds 14 Baths 15,500 Sq.Ft.
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Overview for South Boston, MA

672,814 people live in South Boston, where the median age is 32.6 and the average individual income is $50,344. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

672,814

Total Population

32.6 years

Median Age

High

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

$50,344

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for South Boston, MA

Population Households Employment

South Boston has 271,950 households, with an average household size of 2.3. 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. 672,814 people call South Boston home. The population density is 13,918.31 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

672,814

Total Population

High

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

32.6

Median Age

48.01 / 51.99%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

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10-17 Years

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18-24 Years

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
271,950

Total Households

2.3

Average Household Size

$50,344

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Marital Status

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Commute Time

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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.
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