City

Roslindale, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Suffolk County  ·  Massachusetts

👥31,564Population
💰$109,237Median HH Income▲ 43% above avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$634,200Median Home Value▲ 127% above avg
🎓60.8%College Grads▲ 57% above avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.1%Hispanic: 19.9%Black: 21.5%Asian: 2.9%Other: 4.2%Race
White50.1%
Hispanic19.9%
Black21.5%
Asian2.9%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
35%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads60.8% ▲ 57% above avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
No HS Diploma611 (2.8%)
HS Graduate4,612 (21.5%)
Some College1,509 (7%)
Associates1,687 (7.9%)
Bachelors1,498 (7%)
Graduate Degree11,554 (53.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 21.5%Some College: 7%Associates: 7.9%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 53.8%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad21.5%
Some College7.0%
Associates7.9%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate53.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57%Renter: 43%Tenure
Owner57.0%
Renter43.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
76%

Financials

Median HH Income$109,237 ▲ 43% above avg
Median Home Value$634,200 ▲ 127% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,999/mo
Total Housing Units13,264
Vacant Units815

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
55%
Public Transit
20%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
73%
About Roslindale, MA

Roslindale is a city in Massachusetts, located in Suffolk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 31,564 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Roslindale is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $109,237 is above the national average. Approximately 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Roslindale is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $634,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,999 per month.

The population of Roslindale is highly educated. 60.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (50.14%).

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

ZIP Codes in Roslindale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02131 31,564 $109,237 $634,200 $1,999 5.3% 60.8% 57.0%