Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
14%
Roxbury
Roxbury, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,256
Population
74,706
Renter Mix
77% Rent
The history of Boston surrounds you
Walkable
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Historic
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Diverse
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Parks
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Roxbury is a historic and diverse community in southwest Boston, adjacent to some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. The north side borders the campus of Northeastern University and is just a few blocks from Fenway Park, the Medical Center, Back Bay, and the Emerald Necklace. The south side encompasses Franklin Park, allowing you to easily access the trails, playground, zoo, and golf course, ensuring fun for the whole family, wherever you look.
What is it like to live in Roxbury? Well, numerous public parks are spread throughout the community, providing lots of options when you feel like spending time outdoors. The neighborhood is mostly residential, with some of the more affordable apartments, condos, and rental houses in the city. With several MBTA stops around the neighborhood, all of Boston is right at your fingertips.
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Roxbury homes on a clear winter day
Dazzling winter scene in Franklin Park
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,483
Average: $94,430
Education
27,044
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
36,158
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Roxbury has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
77%
Non-Renters
23%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Roxbury, MA is $2,115 for a studio, $2,257 for one bedroom, $2,625 for two bedrooms, and $2,677 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Roxbury has increased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,257/month
721 Sq Ft
House
$6,506/month
1,810 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,165/month
3,327 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,926/month
2,719 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
50
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Roxbury Heritage State Park
- Lower Neponset River Trail
- Franklin Park Zoo
- Charles River Reservation
- Boston Public Garden
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan 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.