Housing by town in Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Suffolk County, Massachusetts has 4 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $2,129 (±$24) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,590 in 2015–2019 (+33.9%; Up after inflation).
Boston has the highest median gross rent ($2,147) and Chelsea the lowest ($1,956).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $2,129 (±$24)
- Households that rent
- 63.5%
- Median household income
- $95,631
- Places
- 4
Cities, towns and townships in Suffolk County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $2,147 | 64.3% | $97,344 | $731,700 | $4,456 |
| Chelsea | $1,956 | 74.0% | $72,179 | $493,500 | $3,321 |
| Revere | $2,076 | 54.4% | $86,969 | $597,400 | $5,605 |
| Winthrop Town | $2,064 | 43.1% | $116,167 | $649,600 | $6,355 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $36,000 | $60,000 | $96,000 |
| 2 people | $41,150 | $68,600 | $109,700 |
| 3 people | $46,300 | $77,150 | $123,400 |
| 4 people | $51,400 | $85,700 | $137,100 |
| 5 people | $55,550 | $92,600 | $148,100 |
| 6 people | $59,650 | $99,450 | $159,050 |
| 7 people | $63,750 | $106,300 | $170,050 |
| 8 people | $67,850 | $113,150 | $181,000 |
How the places in Suffolk County rank across Massachusetts
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Crime reported to police in Suffolk County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,705 | 622 | 14,226 | 1,882 | 756,008 | 4 of 4 |
| 2024 | 4,816 | 623 | 14,926 | 1,930 | 773,495 | 4 of 4 |
| 2025 | 4,445 | 563 | 14,301 | 1,810 | 790,162 | 4 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Suffolk County recorded 4,445 violent and 14,301 property crimes, 563 and 1,810 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Suffolk County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Police Department | 671,262 | 3,915 | 12,961 |
| Revere Police Department | 60,265 | 189 | 668 |
| Chelsea Police Department | 40,069 | 317 | 567 |
| Winthrop Police Department | 18,566 | 24 | 105 |
ZIP codes in Suffolk County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02151 | 60,012 | $2,076 | $597,400 | $86,969 | 54.4% |
| 02124 | 56,216 | $1,684 | $650,700 | $81,923 | 58.6% |
| 02128 | 43,345 | $2,064 | $668,000 | $90,106 | 71.0% |
| 02135 | 43,149 | $2,249 | $681,200 | $90,829 | 76.7% |
| 02130 | 40,055 | $2,426 | $822,300 | $131,551 | 55.5% |
| 02150 | 39,908 | $1,956 | $493,500 | $72,179 | 74.0% |
| 02136 | 37,265 | $1,869 | $578,400 | $96,737 | 46.8% |
| 02127 | 36,769 | $2,736 | $863,700 | $164,387 | 54.7% |
| 02125 | 33,662 | $1,949 | $657,100 | $82,953 | 65.1% |
| 02131 | 31,151 | $2,020 | $664,700 | $111,006 | 40.7% |
| 02115 | 29,705 | $2,039 | $945,100 | $54,991 | 85.4% |
| 02121 | 29,040 | $1,325 | $590,200 | $43,136 | 76.8% |
| 02118 | 28,946 | $1,968 | $1,058,200 | $98,224 | 67.5% |
| 02119 | 27,377 | $1,329 | $688,600 | $48,488 | 73.5% |
| 02126 | 26,583 | $1,637 | $542,700 | $65,709 | 56.5% |
| 02132 | 26,444 | $2,184 | $746,100 | $138,724 | 29.9% |
| 02215 | 24,581 | $2,443 | $750,000 | $72,095 | 91.1% |
| 02122 | 23,479 | $2,209 | $669,900 | $86,150 | 55.2% |
| 02116 | 21,978 | $2,375 | $1,562,500 | $126,496 | 65.0% |
| 02129 | 20,032 | $2,259 | $912,000 | $157,247 | 49.5% |
| 02152 | 18,759 | $2,064 | $649,600 | $116,167 | 43.1% |
| 02134 | 17,667 | $2,358 | $657,300 | $78,679 | 87.2% |
| 02120 | 15,283 | $1,649 | $885,900 | $64,289 | 90.8% |
| 02114 | 14,418 | $2,989 | $924,400 | $132,210 | 77.9% |
| 02111 | 8,407 | $1,926 | $1,033,500 | $87,404 | 73.8% |
| 02210 | 6,971 | $3,500 or more | $1,190,900 | $172,124 | 75.2% |
| 02113 | 6,385 | $2,630 | $662,000 | $113,314 | 84.4% |
| 02108 | 3,794 | $2,597 | $1,667,600 | $212,928 | 49.4% |
| 02109 | 3,612 | $3,500 or more | $958,000 | $158,843 | 68.3% |
| 02110 | 2,342 | $2,938 | $1,177,500 | $138,438 | 30.4% |
| 02163 | 1,817 | $3,500 or more | — | $84,583 | 100.0% |
| 02199 | 1,292 | $3,500 or more | — | $122,285 | 99.2% |
| 02133 | 62 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Suffolk County
What is the crime rate in Suffolk County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Suffolk County recorded 563 violent and 1,810 property crimes per 100,000 residents (4,445 violent and 14,301 property crimes in all).
Which place in Suffolk County has the highest rent?
Boston has the highest median gross rent, $2,147 (±$25) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Suffolk County has the lowest rent?
Chelsea has the lowest median gross rent, $1,956 (±$96) a month.
What is the median rent in Suffolk County, Massachusetts?
The median gross rent in Suffolk County is $2,129 (±$24) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Suffolk County, Massachusetts
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Suffolk County, Massachusetts
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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