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A town of 1,382. Nearly 81.5% of it is conserved land.
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Population
1,382
+10.1% since 2010
Median home value
$331K
Census ACS
Household income
$92K
median
Median age
52.1
years
Jobs based here
913
Balanced
What makes Boston stand out
The 3 things Boston does most differently from other towns.
Outdoors
81.5% conserved land
56 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
81.5% of the town is conserved land.
Allen Welton HouseHistory
19 historic places
19 places on the National Register
Listed for their history, architecture or both.
100 U.S. towns● Boston
Health
Healthier than 79%
of U.S. towns on CDC estimates
Better than OH on 18 measures, worse on 1.
Small town
1,382 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Boston. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
Nearly a third of Boston is conserved land
56 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
81.5%conserved
81.5%
conserved · 10,120 of 12,410 acres
56 mi
of trails · 2.9 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cuyahoga Valley National Park | 54.1 mi | 10,536 |
| 2. Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park | 1 mi | 78 |
| 3. Wildlife Woods Park | 0.8 mi | 37 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 12% of U.S. communities.
12risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHailTornadoes
11
paid flood claims since 1978
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
Healthier than 79% of U.S. towns
Boston beats the Ohio average on 18 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
A−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Ohio
18 better13 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Boston | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.4% | 14.1% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.6% | 15.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.3% | 8.7% |
Summa Western Reserve Hospital
7.4 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
90th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Boston has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 64 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
64″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–38°
Spring39–60°
Summer61–82°
Fall44–63°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Boston
Most working residents leave Boston for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Akron (13%), Cleveland (10%) and Hudson (5%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
3%work in town
Where working residents work
In Boston3%
Akron13%
Cleveland10%
Hudson5%
Cuyahoga Falls4%
13 mi
median commute distance
913
jobs based in Boston
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
A growing town
Boston has grown 10.1% since 2010
1,272 people in 2010; 1,382 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Landmarks
19 places in Boston on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Boston
Township in Ohio, United States
Boston Township is one of the nine townships of Summit County, Ohio, United States, about 15 miles (24 km) north of Akron and 23 miles (37 km) south of Cleveland. It is part of the Akron metropolitan area. The 2020 census found 1,401 people in the township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,401
- Area
- 20 sq mi
- Elevation
- 958 ft
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