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Boston, GA


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Boston, Georgia

Boston, Georgia, in Thomas county, is 38 miles NE of Tallahassee, Florida (center to center) and 131 miles W of Jacksonville, Florida. There are 1,417 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Boston

In Boston, about 38% of adults are married. People in Boston are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Women are better represented than men in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Boston had a median family income of $23,920.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Boston Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Boston that were owner-occupied was 69%.

Commuting

In Boston, 92% of commuters drive to work. More folks in the city use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

Boston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Boston Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Boston Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Boston Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Boston, GA

Comparing Boston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity107
Female Share of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old74
Senior Citizens45
Age of the Population36
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults11
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home57
Walking and Biking to Work54
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Housing Recently Built85
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime36
Low Violent Crime25
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