City

Roxbury Crossing, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Suffolk County  ·  Massachusetts

👥15,248Population
💰$61,472Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂24.5Median Age
🏠$941,200Median Home Value▲ 238% above avg
🎓51.0%College Grads▲ 32% above avg
📊9.5%Unemployment▲ 95% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 35.5%Hispanic: 21.4%Black: 17.8%Asian: 20.4%Other: 3.2%Race
White35.5%
Hispanic21.4%
Black17.8%
Asian20.4%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
8%
18–24
42%
25–44
25%
45–64
17%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age24.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty28.6% ▲ 186% above avg
College Grads51.0% ▲ 32% above avg
Unemployment9.5% ▲ 95% above avg
No HS Diploma353 (5.8%)
HS Graduate1,285 (21.1%)
Some College530 (8.7%)
Associates815 (13.4%)
Bachelors166 (2.7%)
Graduate Degree2,944 (48.3%)

Education

No HS: 5.8%HS Grad: 21.1%Some College: 8.7%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 2.7%Graduate: 48.3%Edu
No HS5.8%
HS Grad21.1%
Some College8.7%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors2.7%
Graduate48.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 11.9%Renter: 88.1%Tenure
Owner11.9%
Renter88.1%

Home Value Distribution

$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
76%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,472 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$941,200 ▲ 238% above avg
Home/Income Ratio15.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,630/mo
Total Housing Units5,061
Vacant Units497

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
24%
Public Transit
30%
Walked
34%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
69%
About Roxbury Crossing, MA

Roxbury Crossing is a city in Massachusetts, located in Suffolk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,248 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 24.5 years.

Economically, Roxbury Crossing is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,472 is below the national average. Approximately 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Roxbury Crossing is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $941,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,630 per month. At 11.9% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Roxbury Crossing is well-educated. 51.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 35.5%.

Roxbury Crossing, MA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Roxbury Crossing
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02120 15,248 $61,472 $941,200 $1,630 9.5% 51.0% 11.9%