A little perspective, around here.
Median income by age in Boston.
For adults ages 25–34 in the Boston metro, median annual income is $70,854. See how the median changes across age bands below.
Single-adult benchmarks. About the comparison
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The high point comes at 35–44.
Among Boston's available age bands, single-adult median annual income peaks at $72,937 for ages 35–44. For ages 75+, the median is $33,864. These are different groups observed in the same dataset, not a forecast of one person's finances.
Your stage of life matters.
| Age band | Annual income |
|---|---|
| 18–24 | $31,280 |
| 25–34 | $70,854 |
| 35–44 | $72,937 |
| 45–54 | $63,560 |
| 55–64 | $53,974 |
| 65–74 | $42,825 |
| 75+ | $33,864 |
These medians compare single adults in each age band.
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How do other metros compare?
| Metro | Ages 25–34 | Ages 35–44 |
|---|---|---|
| Boston | $70,854 | $72,937 |
| Seattle | $72,416 | $72,937 |
| Denver | $67,728 | $69,812 |
Shown with the two other supported metros whose single-adult medians at ages 25–34 are closest in dollars. These comparisons do not adjust for local living costs.
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