Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
28%
Boston
Boston, PA Area Guide
The rural Pennsylvania counterpart to Massachusetts’ capital city
Rural
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Affordable
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Historic
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Charming
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Scenic
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Mountain Views
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Situated about 15 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, Boston is a scenic rural community with a distinctive small-town atmosphere. Boston, sometimes referred to as “Little Boston” to distinguish it from its Massachusetts counterpart, contains numerous historic buildings set against the lush backdrop of the Allegheny Mountains.
Residents enjoy access to a wide variety of rentals in Boston, from spacious houses to cozy apartments and everything in between. Many of the community’s commercial offerings are strewn along Smithfield Street, which touts the feel of a historic downtown area. Options for outdoor recreation abound in Boston, with convenience to the Great Allegheny Passage Trail, Youghiogheny River, and Dead Man’s Hollow Conservation Area.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$74,617
Average: $96,603
Education
1,294
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,497
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Boston has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Renziehausen Park Rose Garden & Arboretum
- White Oak Park
- Round Hill Park & Exhibit Farm
- Rivers Of Steel National Heritage Area
- South Park Nature Center
Airports
- Arnold Palmer Regional
- Pittsburgh International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.