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Information on Boston, Suffolk County

MapLocation markerWelcome to our dedicated page for Boston, located in the state of Massachusetts, Suffolk County. Here, you will find detailed information about this city, including its geographical location, population data, administrative services, and local resources.

This page provides essential details such as the city hall's contact information, including its address, office hours, and ways to reach out via phone or email, making it easier for you to access city-related services. Additionally, we offer useful insights into key local services, including hospitals, schools, parks, and other points of interest in Boston, Suffolk County.

You can also explore up-to-date demographic statistics, learn about the city's history and unique features, and find answers to frequently asked questions regarding services and procedures.


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Boston City HALL, Suffolk County

Boston City Hall's addressBoston Boston Municipal Building
One City Hall Square. Room 241
BOSTON MA 02201
United States
Phone number of Boston City Hall+1 617-635-4635
Boston, MA emailLoading...
Boston official websiteci.boston.ma.us
Mayor of BostonThomas M. Menino
Suffolk County, Massachusetts: Vital Records Boston vital records
Birth Certificate Order your Massachusetts birth certificate online

Common questions about Boston

What county is Boston MA in?

Boston, MA is located in Suffolk County

Where is Boston, Massachusetts ?

Boston lies in Suffolk County, in the eastern part of Massachusetts, USA. It's situated along the Atlantic coast, serving as the state's capital and largest city. Located to the north of cities like Providence and New York City, Boston is also near historic towns such as Salem and Lexington.

What is the cost of living in Boston MA ?

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (Suffolk County) is relatively high. Housing costs average around $3,000 per month for a one-bedroom apartment. Transportation expenses can be about $120 monthly for public transit, while groceries typically range around 15% more than the national average, making daily life more expensive.

Boston administrative division

CountryUnited States
CommonwealthMassachusetts (State's capital)
CountySuffolk - other counties in Massachusetts

Boston building department, MA

If you're planning a construction or renovation project in Boston, MA, obtaining the necessary permits is a crucial first step. All permit applications should be submitted to the Boston Inspectional Services Department, which oversees the review and approval process. To ensure a smooth application experience, it’s advisable to contact their office directly to learn about associated fees and estimated processing times, as these can vary depending on the scope and nature of your project. This proactive approach will help you gather all the necessary information and documentation, allowing you to proceed efficiently with your development plans.
OfficeBoston Inspectional Services Department
CityBoston
StateMassachusetts
Address1010 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02118
Phone617-635-5300
Websitehttps://www.boston.gov/departments/inspectional-services

Demography of Boston

Name of Boston inhabitants (demonym)Not available
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Population617 594 inhabitants /
Population density in Boston6 890,5 pop/sq mi (2 660,4 pop/km²)

Boston City (MA) statistics

Boston MA Median household income$70,000
Boston MA Poverty rate21%
Boston MA Unemployment rate4%
Boston MA Educational attainment90%

Air quality

Boston Air Quality Today52 (Moderate)

List of Passport Facilities in Boston, MA

Where to apply for a passport in Boston, MA? There are 6 passport offices in Boston, try one of these:
Name Street Phone number
ASTOR STATION POST OFFICE207 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE6172472429
BACK BAY ANNEX POST OFFICE133 CLARENDON STREET6175875260
FORT POINT STATION25 DORCHESTER AVE6176545315
JOHN F. KENNEDY POST OFFICE25 NEW CHARDON STREET6175236566
MILK STREET POST OFFICE31 MILK STREET6174821956
PRUDENTIAL POST OFFICE800 BOYLSTON ST6172674164

Top 3 most popular banks in Boston

There are 138 bank branches in Boston.
Santander Bank, N.A. is the most popular bank in Boston with 23 branch offices, followed by Bank of America, National Association with 22 branch offices and then Citizens Bank, National Association with 16 branch offices.

Find below all bank branches in Boston:

Bank's name Number of branch offices Service Type
Santander Bank, N.A.23Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Bank of America, National Association22Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Citizens Bank, National Association16Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
East Boston Savings Bank9Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
TD Bank, National Association8Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Webster Bank, National Association7Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Century Bank and Trust Company5Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Rockland Trust Company4Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
People's United Bank, National Association4Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Eastern Bank4Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
First Republic Bank3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Berkshire Bank3Full Service Retail Office
Cambridge Trust Company3Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Hingham Institution for Savings2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Brookline Bank2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
OneUnited Bank2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Wilmington Trust, National Association1Limited Service Trust Office
Commonwealth Co-operative Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association1Limited Service Trust Office
Wellesley Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Bank of England1Limited Service Loan Production Office
The Northern Trust Company1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
State Street Bank and Trust Company1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
BNY Mellon, National Association1Limited Service Trust Office
Salem Five Cents Savings Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Radius Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company1Limited Service Administrative Office
Leader Bank, National Association1Full Service Retail Office
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association1Limited Service Trust Office
Goldman Sachs Bank USA1Limited Service Trust Office
Admirals Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
First American Trust, FSB1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Fidelity Personal Trust Company, FSB1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Cathay Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
East West Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
CIBC National Trust Company1Limited Service Trust Office
Eagle Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office


Boston administrative numbers

Boston City code2507000
Boston City postcode02201

Toponymy and translation of Boston

Arabic: بوسطنBelarusian: Горад БостанBulgarian: Бостън
Bengali: বস্টনStandard Tibetan: བོ་སེ་ཊོན།Greek: Βοστώνη
Esperanto: BostonoPersian: بوستونIrish: Bostún
Hebrew: בוסטוןHindi: बोस्टनArmenian: Բոստոն
Japanese: ボストンGeorgian: ბოსტონიKazakh: Бостон
Kannada: ಬಾಸ್ಟನ್Korean: 보스턴Latin: Bostonia
Lithuanian: BostonasLatvian: BostonaMacedonian: Бостон
Malayalam: ബോസ്റ്റൺMarathi: बॉस्टनBurmese: ဘော့စတွန်မြို့
Ossetian: БостонPanjabi: ਬੋਸਟਨRussian: Бостон
Serbian: БостонTamil: பாஸ்டன்Telugu: బోస్టన్
Thai: บอสตันUkrainian: БостонUrdu: بوسٹن
Yiddish: באסטאןChinese: 波士顿 

Transportation modes in Boston

Airport
Gen. Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport 2.4 miles
Norwood Memorial Airport 12.5 miles
Hanscom Field 16.7 miles

Boston territory

Boston area89,63 sq mi (232,14 km²)
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 42.332
Longitude: -71.0202
Latitude: 42° 19' 55'' North
Longitude: 71° 1' 13'' West
Time zone
UTC -5:00 (America/New_York)
Summer time : UTC -4:00
Winter time : UTC -5:00
Local time
Namesake of Boston
  • Boston, England, Royaume-Uni
  • Boston, Georgia, États-Unis
  • Boston, Indiana, États-Unis
  • Boston, Irlande
  • Boston, New York, États-Unis
  • Boston, Texas, États-Unis
  • Boston, Belize
  • Boston, Philippines
Natural parks

What is Boston close to?

Nearby cities include: Winthrop, Chelsea, Quincy and Everett
ChelseaWinthropWinthrop
ChelseaNeighbouring townsWinthrop
BrooklineQuincyQuincy
Winthrop 3.9 milesChelsea 4.5 milesQuincy 5 miles
Everett 5.4 milesSomerville 5.8 milesCambridge 5.9 miles
Revere 6.1 milesBrookline 6.3 milesMilton 7 miles
Malden 7.1 milesHull 7.3 milesNahant 7.6 miles
Medford 7.8 milesWatertown 8.5 milesMelrose 8.8 miles
Braintree 8.8 milesBelmont 9.4 milesSaugus 9.4 miles
Weymouth 9.5 milesArlington 9.5 milesNewtonville 9.6 miles

Distance between Boston and other main cities and towns

Los Angeles : 2606 milesHouston : 1607 milesPhiladelphia : 268 miles closest
Phoenix : 2297 milesSan Antonio : 1768 milesSan Diego : 2580 miles
Dallas : 1550 milesSan Jose : 2682 milesJacksonville : 1018 miles
Indianapolis : 808 milesSan Francisco : 2731 milesAustin : 1696 miles
Columbus : 643 milesFort Worth : 1579 milesCharlotte : 722 miles
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Schools in Boston, MA

Elementary schools in Boston

Blackstone

District of Boston
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 585

Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 292

Eliot Elementary

District of Boston
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 558

Joseph J Hurley

District of Boston
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 353

Josiah Quincy

District of Boston
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 854

UP Academy Charter School of Dorchester

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 744

Middle schools in Boston

Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public School

Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 217

High schools in Boston

Boston Adult Academy

District of Boston
Lowest grade : 11, Highest grade : 12
Students : 197

Boston Arts Academy

District of Boston
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 447

Boston Latin

District of Boston
Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
Students : 2403

Carter Developmental Center

District of Boston
Lowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
Students : 29

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers (Horace Mann Ch

Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 359

Margarita Muniz Academy

District of Boston
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 284

Snowden International School at Copley

District of Boston
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 439

The English High

District of Boston
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 553

Alternative schools in Boston

MATCH Charter Public School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1145

Quincy Upper School

District of Boston
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 506

William McKinley

District of Boston
Lowest grade : 1, Highest grade : 12
Students : 337

Private schools in Boston

Boston Children's School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : K
Students : 38

Boston Trinity Academy

Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 236

Boston University Academy

Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 170

British International School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 421

German International School Boston

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 242

Kids Are People Elementary School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 82

Kingsley Montessori School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 311

Kingsley Montessori School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 315

Learning Project Elementary School

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 118

Park Street School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 291

St John School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 272

St Joseph Preparatory High School

Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 244

The Advent School

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 6
Students : 207

The Newman School

Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 277

Winsor School

Lowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 12
Students : 450