City of
Boston
Massachusetts
Phone: 617-635-4000
Mayor:
Michelle WuSelect Board:
Municipal Election:
November 4, 2025Nov., 1st Tuesday following 1st Monday (odd years)
City Council:
Tania Fernandes Anderson
Liz Breadon
Gabriela Coletta
John FitzGerald
Ed Flynn
Ruthzee Louijeune
Julia Mejia
Erin Murphy
Enrique Pepén
Henry Santana
Ben Weber
Brian Worrell
Demographics
| Population | 654,776 | |
| Population Density | 13,562 | |
| Registered Voters | 432,928 | |
| Income Per Capita | $61,801 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $345,718 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 34.8% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $684,900 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,981 | |
| Total Households | 276,053 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $10.74 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $24.68 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $57,015,701 | |
| Total Expenditures | $3,420,090,520 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $2,993,144,086 | |
| State Aid | $513,570,204 | |
| Local Receipts | $460,054,354 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,016 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 11.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residential, first $100,000 - commercialLow income, first $100,000 - residential, first $100,000 - commercial |
City Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Rich with history and culture, Boston is the largest city in New England and an economic anchor for the region, featuring world-class medical facilities and universities, a thriving and innovative business sector, a diverse population, and numerous tourist attractions.
Governance
| Form of Government | Mayor – Council | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,630 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Mayor | |
| Legislative Body | City Council | |
| Size of Council | 13 | |
| Length of Mayoral Term (years) | 4 |
Geography
| County | Suffolk | |
| Area | 48.3 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 934.7 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Metropolitan Area Planning Council |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Stephen Lynch
Ayanna Pressley
Mass. Senate
William Brownsberger
Nicholas Collins
Sal DiDomenico
Lydia Marie Edwards
Liz Miranda
Michael Rush
Mass. House
David Biele
Rob Consalvo
Russell Holmes
Kevin Honan
Daniel Hunt
Jay Livingstone
Adrian Madaro
Bill McGregor
Aaron Michlewitz
Samantha Montano
John Moran
Michael Moran
Brandy Fluker Oakley
Daniel Joseph Ryan
Chynah Tyler
Christopher Worrell