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Compare Lexington to Boston
This post compares Lexington, 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 | Lexington (CDP) | Boston (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,339 | 669,158 |
| Income (median) | $125,152 | $56,773 |
| Home Value (median) | $816,100 | $455,100 |
| White | 68% | 52% |
| Black | 0% | 25% |
| Asian | 27% | 9% |
| With Kids | 42% | 22% |
| Age (median) | 45 | 32 |
| Rentals | 19% | 64% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Lexington or Boston?
A: Lexington has a much smaller population count than Boston: 33339 compared with 669158 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Lexington or in Boston?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Lexington.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Lexington or Boston?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Lexington.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Boston does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 19% for Lexington versus 64% for Boston.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Lexington may include: Winchester, Newton, and Belmont.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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