Back Bay

Overview for Back Bay, MA

19,041 people live in Back Bay, where the median age is 33 and the average individual income is $118,003. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

19,041

Total Population

33 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$118,003

Average individual Income

Around Back Bay, MA

There's plenty to do around Back Bay, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

100
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
86
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
96
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Tepeyac Cocina Mexicana, Swagger & Glide, and OKW.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Tepeyac Cocina Mexicana Logo
Dining 0.85 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Swagger & Glide Logo
Shopping 1.55 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
OKW Logo
Shopping 0.95 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Back to Basics Martial Arts & Fitness Logo
Active 0.32 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Rolando Amorim-Personal Trainer Logo
Active 0.36 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Mass BJJ - Arlington Logo
Active 4.59 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Back Bay, MA

Population Households Employment

Back Bay has 10,677 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Back Bay do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 19,041 people call Back Bay home. The population density is 41,147.626 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

19,041

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

33

Median Age

46.56 / 53.43%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9: 3.77%

0-9 Years

10-17: 2.64%

10-17 Years

18-24: 18.72%

18-24 Years

25-64: 61.16%

25-64 Years

65-74: 8.93%

65-74 Years

75+: 4.77%

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade 336 (2%)
  • High School Degree 700 (5%)
  • Associate Degree 1860 (14%)
  • Bachelor Degree 6052 (44%)
  • Graduate Degree 4661 (34%)
10,677

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$118,003

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children: 699 (7%)

Without Children: 9,978 (93%)

Marital Status

Married 27%
Single 57%
Divorced 5%
Separated 3%

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar: 1%

White Collar: 99%

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes 12%
15 to 29 Minutes 20%
30 to 59 Minutes 15%
60+ Minutes 2%

Schools in Back Bay, MA

High Schools (1)
Mixed Schools (5)
The following schools are within or nearby Back Bay. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Snowden International High School
150 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02116
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5

PROPERTY LISTINGS

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MLS® 73271052

$38,000,000

1 Dalton St Unit: 5801/5802, Boston, MA 02199
5 Beds 8 Baths 7,848 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 73135979

$29,000,000

1 Dalton Street # 6102, Boston, MA 02115
5 Beds 8 Baths 7,557 Sq.Ft.
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MLS® 73326527

$24,850,000

129 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116
5 Beds 8 Baths 7,880 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73293884

$23,000,000

2 Commonwealth # 10A Unit: 9-10A, Boston, MA 02116
6 Beds 6 Baths 5,368 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73295924

$19,995,000

4 Gloucester Street, Boston, MA 02115
7 Beds 8 Baths 9,924 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 73096612

$19,995,000

260-262 Commonwealth Ave PH, Boston, MA 02116
4 Beds 6 Baths 4,313 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73205400

$18,495,000

1 Dalton St # 4602, Boston, MA 02199
3 Beds 5 Baths 4,361 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73353861

$18,485,000

6 Newbury Street # 502 Unit: 501-502, Boston, MA 02116
5 Beds 7 Baths 5,992 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73327576

$16,750,000

1 Dalton Street # 5602, Boston, MA 02115
3 Beds 4 Baths 4,152 Sq.Ft.
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