City

Chestnut Hill, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Middlesex County  ·  Massachusetts

👥22,325Population
💰$173,854Median HH Income▲ 128% above avg
🎂30.0Median Age
🏠$1,249,100Median Home Value▲ 348% above avg
🎓86.7%College Grads▲ 124% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.1%Hispanic: 6.5%Black: 3%Asian: 15.9%Other: 6.8%Race
White67.1%
Hispanic6.5%
Black3.0%
Asian15.9%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
29%
25–44
15%
45–64
21%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads86.7% ▲ 124% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma48 (0.5%)
HS Graduate471 (4.6%)
Some College305 (3%)
Associates531 (5.2%)
Bachelors580 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree8,262 (81%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 4.6%Some College: 3%Associates: 5.2%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 81%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad4.6%
Some College3.0%
Associates5.2%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate81.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.3%Renter: 31.7%Tenure
Owner68.3%
Renter31.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
88%

Financials

Median HH Income$173,854 ▲ 128% above avg
Median Home Value$1,249,100 ▲ 348% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,067/mo
Total Housing Units7,293
Vacant Units565

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
44%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
51%
Public Transit
11%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
61%
About Chestnut Hill, MA

Chestnut Hill is a city in Massachusetts, located in Middlesex County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 22,325 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30 years.

Economically, Chestnut Hill is a affluent community. The median household income of $173,854 is more than double the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Chestnut Hill is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,249,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $3,067 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chestnut Hill is highly educated. 86.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is majority White (67.09%).

Chestnut Hill, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Chestnut Hill
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02467 22,325 $173,854 $1,249,100 $3,067 3.3% 86.7% 68.3%