Back Bay

Welcome to Back Bay

Renowned for its affluence, Back Bay stands as a sought-after destination for shopping and dining. Along Newbury Street, affluent residents frequent upscale designer boutiques, trendy fashion chains, and art galleries housed in elegant brick townhouses, creating a luxurious shopping experience. The expansive Copley Square is flanked by two 1800s landmarks, Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library, adding historical charm to the area. Amidst the neighborhood's tree-lined streets, numerous mansions can be found, particularly along the Paris-inspired Commonwealth Avenue.

Overview for Back Bay , MA

23,985 people live in Back Bay , where the median age is 34.7 and the average individual income is $108,170.17. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

23,985

Total Population

34.7 years

Median Age

High

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

$108,170.17

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

95

Rider's Paradise

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Main Street Pasta And Wine, The Turing Tavern, and WholeTone Music Academy.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Main Street Pasta And Wine page on Yelp Search 40 Main St on Google Maps	Dining	1.85 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Turing Tavern page on Yelp Search 1281 Cambridge St on Google Maps	Dining	1.89 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the WholeTone Music Academy page on Yelp Search 7 Sherman St on Google Maps	Active	2.59 miles	13 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Susan Reardon Wellness page on Yelp Search 637 Tremont St on Google Maps	Active	0.59 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Boston Scuba page on Yelp Search 256 Marginal St on Google Maps	Active	2.6 miles	15 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Human Performance Specialist page on Yelp Search 364 Boylston St on Google Maps	Active	0.47 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Katelyn Foley Pilates page on Yelp Search 76 Day St on Google Maps	Active	2.29 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Crossfit Coolidge Corner page on Yelp Search 40 Aspinwall Ave on Google Maps	Active	2.21 miles	22 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the MIT Sailing Pavilion page on Yelp Search 134 Memorial Dr on Google Maps	Active	0.71 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Gorham Productions page on Yelp	Nightlife	0.84 miles	16 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Peabo Frank Experience page on Yelp Search 623 Commonwealth Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.06 miles	17 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Odyssey Wellness Tattoo page on Yelp Search 68 Harvard St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.25 miles	16 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Freshie page on Yelp Search 56 Wareham St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.02 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Brian Nunez page on Yelp Search 207 Newbury St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.03 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Thatcaliblonde page on Yelp Search 699 E Broadway on Google Maps	Beauty	2.43 miles	20 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lyndsay Simon Beauty page on Yelp Search 119 Braintree St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.95 miles	13 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Brancato Barber page on Yelp Search 567 Fellsway on Google Maps	Beauty	3.82 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Thompson Massage Therapy For Women page on Yelp Search 75 Arlington St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.51 miles	21 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Studio M new hair new life page on Yelp Search 4182 Washington St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.92 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Back Bay , MA

Population Households Employment

Back Bay has 13,537 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. 23,985 people call Back Bay home. The population density is 35,065.15 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

23,985

Total Population

High

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

34.7

Median Age

47.14 / 52.86%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

13,537

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$108,170.17

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Back Bay , MA

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Mixed Schools ()

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

Welcome to Back Bay

Overview for Back Bay , MA

23,985

34.7 years

High

$108,170.17

Around Back Bay , MA

100

Walker's Paradise

86

Very Bikeable

95

Rider's Paradise

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Back Bay , MA

23,985

High

34.7

47.14 / 52.86%

13,537

2

$108,170.17

Schools in Back Bay , MA

Browse Properties in the Area

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