City vs city
New Bedford, MA vs Boston, MA
| New Bedford | Boston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 100,731 | 663,972 |
| Population growth (1 yr) | 0.1% | -0.3% |
| Median home value | $324,400 | $710,400 |
| Median rent | $1,085 | $2,093 |
| Household income | $56,025 | $94,755 |
| Unemployment | 7.6% | 6.0% |
| Bachelor's degree+ | 12% | 28% |
| State crime /100k | 1,337 | 1,337 |
Gold marks the better number on each line.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).
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