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Compare Fall River to Boston
This post compares Fall River, Massachusetts to Boston, Massachusetts across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Fall River (city) | Boston (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 89,258 | 669,158 |
| Income (median) | $41,931 | $56,773 |
| Home Value (median) | $231,300 | $455,100 |
| White | 80% | 52% |
| Black | 5% | 25% |
| Asian | 1% | 9% |
| With Kids | 28% | 22% |
| Age (median) | 39 | 32 |
| Rentals | 63% | 64% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Fall River or Boston?
A: Fall River has a much smaller population count than Boston: 89258 compared with 669158 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Fall River or in Boston?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Fall River.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Fall River or Boston?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Fall River.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Boston does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 63% for Fall River versus 64% for Boston.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Fall River may include: New-Bedford, Revere, and Holyoke.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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