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Boston, PA
Census-designated place in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Population
162
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
492
ZIP codes
0
Boston and its ZIP codes
Boston at a glance
- Boston is 69% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
Local data for Boston, PA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegheny County. PPP loans are for Boston.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$81,253
670,169 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,685
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$26.4B
FY 2026, $21,146 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Boston, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,347
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,851
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
42.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Boston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VersaillesBorough | 0.5 mi | 0.5 |
| GreenockCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 1.1 |
| LincolnBorough | 1.5 mi | 4.8 |
| CoulterCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.6 |
| LibertyBorough | 2 mi | 1.4 |
| McKeesportCity | 2.2 mi | 5 |
| White OakBorough | 2.4 mi | 6.6 |
| Buena VistaCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.2 |
| ClairtonCity | 2.9 mi | 2.8 |
| Port VueBorough | 3.1 mi | 1.1 |
| GlassportBorough | 3.4 mi | 1.6 |
| IndustryCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Blaine HillCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.2 |
| ElizabethBorough | 4.2 mi | 0.3 |
| DravosburgBorough | 4.3 mi | 1 |
| DuquesneCity | 4.4 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Boston, PA in?
- Boston is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Boston, PA?
- About 162 people live in Boston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Boston?
- Nearby places include Versailles (0.5 mi), Greenock (1.3 mi), Lincoln (1.5 mi), Coulter (1.7 mi), Liberty (2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023