Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
24%
West Roxbury, MA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,379
Population
25,085
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Victorian architecture and beautiful parks
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Fast Commutes
Victorian homes perched along sidewalks that frame narrow streets flanked with trees, a historic downtown shopping district, and gorgeous parks help define the neighborhood of West Roxbury. This Boston neighborhood is on the southwest side of Downtown. This neighborhood was frequently visited by celebrities like author Nathaniel Hawthorne, who wrote a book about his stay in the community.
If you like the outdoors, then West Roxbury is perfect for you! Brook Farm's original 179 acres is now a National Historic Landmark and an ideal hiking and picnicking spot. The vast Millennium Park is attached to Brook Farm and includes six miles of hiking trails, a canoe launch, great views of the Boston skyline, and picnic areas. West Roxbury apartments are ideal for commuters, situated just eight miles southwest of Downtown Boston, with a ride on the MBTA Needham Line taking less than 20 minutes.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway in the fall
A beautiful fall day in West Roxbury
Picture-perfect Turtle Pond reflects fall foliage
Demographics
Median Household Income
$114,438
Average: $138,782
Education
12,304
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,436
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
West Roxbury has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
46%
Other Education
54%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in West Roxbury, MA is $1,723 for a studio, $2,375 for one bedroom, $2,770 for two bedrooms, and $4,138 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Roxbury has decreased by -2.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,375/month
739 Sq Ft
House
$5,789/month
2,324 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,977/month
2,105 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,393/month
940 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Brook Farm Historic Site
- Stony Brook Reservation
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University
- Cutler Park Reservation
- Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
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 June 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.