Boston, PA
Living in Boston
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute12
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety88
Airports33
Hospitals41
Colleges83
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools80
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
304Population-116 (2010–19)
58 y Median Age+16 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+21% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years6%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years76%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate49%
Some College12%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$76kMedian Household Income+$42k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
39 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K35%
$75K to $99K32%
$100K to $124K24%
Employers
Government23%
Private sector65%
Occupations
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office10%
Service55%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$102kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent-$97 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached91%
Year Structure Built
Built 1950 to 195940%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier50%
Home Value
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K52%
House Heating Type
Utility gas100%
Crime
Violent Crime in Boston
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Pittsburgh Metro Area27
Allegheny County40
Property Crime in Boston
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Pittsburgh Metro Area24
Allegheny County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 12 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 7 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 33 | 3 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Boston
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding72
Tornado9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Boston, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Boston, PA
Serra Catholic High School
1 miles, N
Mary of Nazareth Catholic S
2 miles, N
Adelphoi Academy at Hartford Heights
4 miles, NE
Praise Christian Academy
4 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Boston, PA
Chatham University
11 miles, NW
Carnegie Mellon University
11 miles, NW
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
11 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Boston, PA
Upmc McKeesport Hospital
3 miles, NW
Jefferson Hospital
6 miles, W
Forbes Hospital
9 miles, NE
Upmc East
9 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Boston, PA
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
22 miles, E
Pittsburgh International Airport
25 miles, NW
North Central West Virginia Airport
73 miles, S
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
95 miles, NW