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Compare Gloucester to Boston
This post compares Gloucester, 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 | Gloucester (city) | Boston (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,858 | 669,158 |
| Income (median) | $52,419 | $56,773 |
| Home Value (median) | $381,000 | $455,100 |
| White | 95% | 52% |
| Black | 1% | 25% |
| Asian | 1% | 9% |
| With Kids | 22% | 22% |
| Age (median) | 49 | 32 |
| Rentals | 36% | 64% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Gloucester or Boston?
A: Gloucester has a much smaller population count than Boston: 29858 compared with 669158 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Gloucester or in Boston?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Gloucester.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Gloucester or Boston?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Gloucester.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Boston does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 36% for Gloucester versus 64% for Boston.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Gloucester may include: Barnstable, Peabody, and Stoneham.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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