Living in East Boston
East Boston is a large place in Massachusetts, United States, home to 43,066 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are city lovers (top 3%, #103 of 4,114), students (top 4%, #68 of 2,119), young professionals (top 4%, #159 of 4,444).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about East Boston
- It is right on the coast of the Massachusetts Bay.
- It is part of Greater Boston, 6 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 04 min and sets around 22:15; in late June it sets around 2:25.
How East Boston ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 43 | #7,715 of 11,898 | #384 of 444 | Map |
| Low-income household | 24 | #8,230 of 9,771 | #259 of 336 | Map |
| Low-income family | 33 | #6,424 of 8,006 | #287 of 331 | Map |
| Single parent | 42 | #4,498 of 6,237 | #226 of 274 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 64 | #3,193 of 9,474 | #260 of 384 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 64 | #3,131 of 9,474 | #283 of 384 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #2,809 of 10,762 | #264 of 367 | Map |
| Single professional | 73 | #196 of 4,537 | #25 of 230 | Map |
| Young professional | 76 | #159 of 4,444 | #16 of 241 | Map |
| DINKS | 81 | #126 of 3,053 | #13 of 155 | Map |
| Remote worker | 50 | #6,376 of 7,271 | #258 of 276 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #451 of 6,227 | #35 of 309 | Map |
| Car-free household | 79 | #158 of 3,933 | #11 of 207 | Map |
| Student | 81 | #68 of 2,119 | #8 of 112 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 35 | #5,745 of 8,006 | #243 of 331 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 21 | #10,802 of 12,111 | #325 of 392 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 78 | #103 of 4,114 | #10 of 221 | Map |
| Expat professional | 78 | #482 of 7,271 | #49 of 276 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 77 | #521 of 9,474 | #76 of 384 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 21 | #16,713 of 18,063 | #441 of 465 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 28 | #6,658 of 16,523 | #272 of 452 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 4 | #17,626 of 18,063 | #442 of 465 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 72 | #1,517 of 16,523 | #145 of 452 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 79 | #420 of 21,167 | #28 of 479 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #2,828 of 12,111 | #243 of 392 | Map |
| Coastal living | 69 | #1,845 of 6,413 | #179 of 331 | Map |
| Business owner | 75 | #989 of 12,111 | #67 of 392 | Map |
| Digital native | 69 | #180 of 4,750 | #11 of 248 | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.