The Boston Planning and Redevelopment Authority (BPDA), formerly known as the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA), is tasked with planning for and guiding inclusive growth within the City of Boston. As part of this mission, BPDA collects and analyzes a variety of economic data relating to topics such as the employment, housing, travel, and real estate development. This is a legacy dataset of economic idicators tracked monthly between January2013 and December 2019 .

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The gross domestic product (GDP) of the Greater Boston metro area has increased significantly since 2001. In 2022, the area's GDP amounted to ***** billion chained 2017 U.S. dollars, compared to ***** billion U.S. dollars in 2001.

United States Off Within 2 Weeks: All Residential: Boston, MA data was reported at 33.784 % in Jul 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 36.304 % for Jun 2020. United States Off Within 2 Weeks: All Residential: Boston, MA data is updated monthly, averaging 35.865 % from Feb 2012 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 102 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 72.239 % in Mar 2018 and a record low of 2.440 % in Dec 2014. United States Off Within 2 Weeks: All Residential: Boston, MA data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB010: Off Market Within 2 Weeks: by Metropolitan Areas.

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH - Economic Conditions Index for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (MSA) (DISCONTINUED) was 0.78% in December of 2019, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH - Economic Conditions Index for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (MSA) (DISCONTINUED) reached a record high of 4.05 in October of 2014 and a record low of -3.19 in January of 2009. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH - Economic Conditions Index for Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH (MSA) (DISCONTINUED) - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

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United States Off Within 2 Weeks: Single Family: Boston, MA data was reported at 34.914 % in Jul 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 36.154 % for Jun 2020. United States Off Within 2 Weeks: Single Family: Boston, MA data is updated monthly, averaging 34.263 % from Feb 2012 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 102 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 70.837 % in Mar 2018 and a record low of 1.766 % in Dec 2014. United States Off Within 2 Weeks: Single Family: Boston, MA data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB010: Off Market Within 2 Weeks: by Metropolitan Areas.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the the household distribution across 16 income brackets among four distinct age groups in Boston town: Under 25 years, 25-44 years, 45-64 years, and over 65 years. The dataset highlights the variation in household income, offering valuable insights into economic trends and disparities within different age categories, aiding in data analysis and decision-making..

Key observations

• Upon closer examination of the distribution of households among age brackets, it reveals that there are 54(1.44%) households where the householder is under 25 years old, 690(18.38%) households with a householder aged between 25 and 44 years, 1,848(49.23%) households with a householder aged between 45 and 64 years, and 1,162(30.95%) households where the householder is over 65 years old.
• The age group of 25 to 44 years exhibits the highest median household income, while the largest number of households falls within the 45 to 64 years bracket. This distribution hints at economic disparities within the town of Boston town, showcasing varying income levels among different age demographics.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Income brackets:

• Less than $10,000
• $10,000 to $14,999
• $15,000 to $19,999
• $20,000 to $24,999
• $25,000 to $29,999
• $30,000 to $34,999
• $35,000 to $39,999
• $40,000 to $44,999
• $45,000 to $49,999
• $50,000 to $59,999
• $60,000 to $74,999
• $75,000 to $99,999
• $100,000 to $124,999
• $125,000 to $149,999
• $150,000 to $199,999
• $200,000 or more

Variables / Data Columns

• Household Income: This column showcases 16 income brackets ranging from Under $10,000 to $200,000+ ( As mentioned above).
• Under 25 years: The count of households led by a head of household under 25 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 25 to 44 years: The count of households led by a head of household 25 to 44 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 45 to 64 years: The count of households led by a head of household 45 to 64 years old with income within a specified income bracket.
• 65 years and over: The count of households led by a head of household 65 years and over old with income within a specified income bracket.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

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Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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United States Avg Sale to List: Single-Family: Boston, MA data was reported at 100.864 % in Jul 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 99.974 % for Jun 2020. United States Avg Sale to List: Single-Family: Boston, MA data is updated monthly, averaging 98.685 % from Feb 2012 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 102 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 101.014 % in Jun 2018 and a record low of 95.210 % in Feb 2012. United States Avg Sale to List: Single-Family: Boston, MA data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB050: Average Sales to List: by Metropolitan Areas.

United States Price per Square: Single-Family: Boston, MA data was reported at 291.759 USD th in Jul 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 284.211 USD th for Jun 2020. United States Price per Square: Single-Family: Boston, MA data is updated monthly, averaging 231.495 USD th from Feb 2012 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 102 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 291.759 USD th in Jul 2020 and a record low of 177.045 USD th in Feb 2012. United States Price per Square: Single-Family: Boston, MA data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB060: Price per Square: by Metropolitan Areas.

United States Inventory: Single Family: Boston, MA data was reported at 4,213.000 Unit th in Jul 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4,547.000 Unit th for Jun 2020. United States Inventory: Single Family: Boston, MA data is updated monthly, averaging 6,613.500 Unit th from Feb 2012 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 102 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15,977.000 Unit th in May 2012 and a record low of 3,115.000 Unit th in Jan 2018. United States Inventory: Single Family: Boston, MA data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB025: Inventory of Home for Sale: by Metropolitan Areas.

United States Avg Sale to List: All Residential: Boston, MA data was reported at 100.593 % in Jul 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 99.885 % for Jun 2020. United States Avg Sale to List: All Residential: Boston, MA data is updated monthly, averaging 98.977 % from Feb 2012 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 102 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 101.318 % in May 2018 and a record low of 95.642 % in Feb 2012. United States Avg Sale to List: All Residential: Boston, MA data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB050: Average Sales to List: by Metropolitan Areas.

United States Months of Supply: Townhouse: Boston, MA data was reported at 1.700 Month in Jul 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.400 Month for Jun 2020. United States Months of Supply: Townhouse: Boston, MA data is updated monthly, averaging 2.400 Month from Feb 2012 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 102 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.200 Month in Feb 2012 and a record low of 1.200 Month in Aug 2018. United States Months of Supply: Townhouse: Boston, MA data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB029: Months of Supply: by Metropolitan Areas.

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United States Avg Sale to List: Townhouse: Boston, MA data was reported at 100.005 % in Jul 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 99.761 % for Jun 2020. United States Avg Sale to List: Townhouse: Boston, MA data is updated monthly, averaging 99.150 % from Feb 2012 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 102 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 101.247 % in May 2018 and a record low of 96.171 % in Mar 2012. United States Avg Sale to List: Townhouse: Boston, MA data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB050: Average Sales to List: by Metropolitan Areas.

United States Price per Square: Townhouse: Boston, MA data was reported at 271.687 USD th in Jul 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 269.135 USD th for Jun 2020. United States Price per Square: Townhouse: Boston, MA data is updated monthly, averaging 214.331 USD th from Feb 2012 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 102 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 272.314 USD th in Mar 2020 and a record low of 165.909 USD th in Mar 2012. United States Price per Square: Townhouse: Boston, MA data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB060: Price per Square: by Metropolitan Areas.

United States Price per Square: Multi-Family: Boston, MA data was reported at 256.144 USD th in Jul 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 239.662 USD th for Jun 2020. United States Price per Square: Multi-Family: Boston, MA data is updated monthly, averaging 175.415 USD th from Feb 2012 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 102 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 256.300 USD th in May 2020 and a record low of 106.000 USD th in Feb 2012. United States Price per Square: Multi-Family: Boston, MA data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB060: Price per Square: by Metropolitan Areas.

United States Inventory: Multi-Family: Boston, MA data was reported at 578.000 Unit th in Jul 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 554.000 Unit th for Jun 2020. United States Inventory: Multi-Family: Boston, MA data is updated monthly, averaging 764.000 Unit th from Feb 2012 (Median) to Jul 2020, with 102 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,775.000 Unit th in May 2012 and a record low of 391.000 Unit th in Jan 2018. United States Inventory: Multi-Family: Boston, MA data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Redfin. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.EB025: Inventory of Home for Sale: by Metropolitan Areas.

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