Boston vs. San Antonio - Compare Cities

Boston, MA has a population density of 4,811,732, which is 50% above San Antonio, TX. The median age of 39 years is 11% above San Antonio, TX and 1% above the national average.

Population

4,811,732

2,426,204

322,903,030

Median Age

39 Years

34 Years

38 Years

Age Distribution

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Baby Boomers (Age 50+)

39%

33%

38%

Gen X (Age 41-55)

10%

9%

Millennials (Age 20-40)

28%

29%

27%

Gen Z (Age 0-19)

23%

28%

25%

Educational Attianment

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Master's degree

22%

11%

12%

Bachelor's degree

26%

18%

20%

Some college or associate's degree

21%

30%

28%

High school diploma or equivalent

22%

26%

27%

Less than high school diploma

9%

15%

13%

Race & Ethnicity

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White

76%

81%

73%

Asian

8%

2%

5%

Black

8%

7%

13%

Two or more races

3%

Other Races

4%

7%

6%

Community

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Single

37%

35%

33%

Married

49%

50%

Divorced

5%

6%

Widowed

9%

12%

11%

Boston, MA has an unemployment rate of 5%, which is 17% below than the national unemployment rate of 6%. San Antonio, TX has an unemployment rate of 6%, which is 0% below than the national unemployment rate of 6%.

Median Household Income

$85,508

$58,201

$62,843

Unemployment Rate

5%

6%

5%

Poverty Rate

10%

15%

14%

Income per capita

$45,416

$28,092

$33,831

Employment Industry

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Professional / Technical

12%

6%

7%

Healthcare

16%

13%

14%

Finance

6%

5%

Education

12%

9%

Manufacturing

9%

6%

10%

IT Services

3%

2%

Accommodation

7%

9%

7%

Wholesale

2%

3%

Public Services

4%

5%

Arts

2%

Other

9%

16%

14%

Household Income

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Less Than $10000

5%

6%

$10000 > $14999

4%

$15000 > $24999

6%

9%

8%

$25000 > $34999

6%

9%

8%

$35000 > $49999

8%

13%

12%

$50000 > $74999

14%

18%

17%

$75000 > $99999

11%

12%

$100000 > $149999

18%

14%

15%

$150000 > $199999

10%

5%

6%

More Than $200000

14%

5%

7%

Boston, MA has a crime index 61 below the national average, while San Antonio, TX has a crime index that is 140 above the national average.

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

Total Crime Index

61

140

The homeownership rate in Boston, MA is 62%, which is 3% below the national average. The homeownership rate in San Antonio, TX is 63%, which is 1% below the national average.

Median Home Value

$414,700

$161,400

$280,600

Median Rent

$1,404

$987

$1,023

Average Household Size

2

3

2

Property Tax

$5,572

$3,163

$2,471

Home Type

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Single-Family

48%

68%

62%

Townhomes

6%

2%

6%

Small Apt. Buildings

21%

5%

8%

Apt. Complexes

24%

19%

18%

Mobile Homes

1%

6%

Other

0%

Home Age

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2014 and Later

2%

6%

2%

2010 to 2013

2%

6%

3%

2000 to 2009

8%

20%

14%

1990 to 1999

7%

15%

14%

1980 to 1989

10%

15%

13%

1970 to 1979

11%

14%

15%

1960 to 1969

10%

8%

11%

1950 to 1959

11%

8%

10%

1940 to 1949

5%

4%

5%

1939 and earlier

33%

5%

13%

Home Rent by Bedroom

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Condo

1 Bedroom

2 Bedroom

3 Bedroom

4 Bedroom

5 Bedroom or more

Home Value by Bedroom

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condo

1 Bedroom

2 Bedroom

3 Bedroom

4 Bedroom

5 Bedroom or more

Occupancy Type

Home Owners

Boston

62%

San Antonio

63%

United States

63%

Home Renters

Boston

38%

San Antonio

37%

United States

36%

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Boston, MA has a median home value of $414,700, which is 61% above San Antonio,TX and 32% below the national average of $280,600. Boston’s median household income of $85,508 is $26% below the national average.

National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average

Cost of Living Index

312

258

212

Housing

301

201

200

Goods and Services

301

201

200

Boston, MA has an average school rating of 10. San Antonio, TX has an average school rating of 10. Boston, MA has total schools while San Antonio, TX has total schools

School Rating

1 /10 - 10 /10

Total Schools

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Middle Schools

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Commute to city center(Drive)

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