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Boston, NY map Population in July 2007: 7,808. Population change since 2000: -0.9%
 

Males: 3,964  (50.2%)
Females: 3,933  (49.8%)

Erie County

Median resident age:  39.6 years
New York median age:  35.9 years

Zip codes: 14025.


Estimated median household income in 2005: $52,600 (it was $48,315 in 2000)
Boston  $52,600
New York:  $49,480

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $126,400 (it was $111,900 in 2000)
Boston  $126,400
New York:  $258,900

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Races in Boston:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.4%)
  • Hispanic (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Boston: 88.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (41.3%), Irish (23.3%), Polish (22.7%), English (13.0%), Italian (9.9%), French (4.0%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1817

Land area: 35.8 square miles.

Population density: 220 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Boston

  • High school or higher: 87.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Boston town

  • Never married: 20.8%
  • Now married: 64.6%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 7.6%

249 residents are foreign born (1.7% Europe, 0.7% North America, 0.5% Asia).

This town:  3.2%
New York:  20.4%

According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Boston:  2.6% ($2,928)
New York:  1.9% ($2,847)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Hamburg, NY (8.7 miles , pop. 56,259).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Buffalo, NY (18.1 miles , pop. 292,648).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (309.2 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: North Boston, NY (2.2 miles ), Hamburg, NY (6.7 miles ), Orchard Park, NY (7.2 miles ), Colden, NY (7.3 miles ), Orchard Park, NY (7.3 miles ), Hamburg, NY (8.7 miles ), Eden, NY (8.7 miles ), .


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 26 buildings, average cost: $107,300
  • 1997: 17 buildings, average cost: $119,600
  • 1998: 21 buildings, average cost: $156,000
  • 1999: 18 buildings, average cost: $129,900
  • 2000: 35 buildings, average cost: $142,900
  • 2001: 35 buildings, average cost: $160,500
  • 2002: 35 buildings, average cost: $149,500
  • 2003: 37 buildings, average cost: $179,200
  • 2004: 24 buildings, average cost: $189,700
  • 2005: 17 buildings, average cost: $193,800
  • 2006: 14 buildings, average cost: $172,100
  • 2007: 22 buildings, average cost: $234,300

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Latitude: 42.66 N, Longitude: 78.76 W


10 people in homes for the physically handicapped

Area code: 716

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Most common industries for males:



  • Construction (14%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Utilities (4%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Metal and metal products (4%)
  • Machinery (4%)
  • Transportation equipment (4%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Health care (19%)
  • Educational services (17%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (3%)
  • Social assistance (3%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Registered nurses (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (3%)
  • Accountants and auditors (3%)


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Boston-area historical tornado activity is near New York state average. It is 58% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/19/1970, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.1 miles away from the Boston town center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/24/1967, a category 3 tornado 17.6 miles away from the town center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Boston:
  • BERTRAND CHAFFEE HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; SPRINGVILLE, NY)
  • OUR LADY OF VICTORY (about 13 miles; LACKAWANNA, NY)
  • MERCY HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; BUFFALO, NY)

Political contributions by individuals in Boston, NY

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Boston:
  • BUFFALO NIAGARA INTL (about 20 miles; BUFFALO, NY; ID: BUF)
  • NIAGARA FALLS INTL (about 33 miles; NIAGARA FALLS, NY; ID: IAG)
  • CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY/JAMESTOWN (about 49 miles; JAMESTOWN, NY; ID: JHW)
Other public-use airports nearest to Boston:
  • HEUSSLER HAMBURG (about 10 miles; HAMBURG, NY; ID: O01)
  • HAMBURG INC (about 10 miles; HAMBURG, NY; ID: 4G2)
  • BUFFALO AIRFIELD (about 14 miles; BUFFALO, NY; ID: 9G0)

Amtrak stations near Boston:
  • 18 miles: BUFFALO-EXCHANGE STREET (BUFALO, EXCHANGE BTW ELLICOTT & WASHINGTON). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, paid short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
  • 18 miles: BUFFALO-DEPEW (DEPEW, 55 DICK RD.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Boston:
  • ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-SOUTH CAMPUS (about 8 miles; ORCHARD PARK, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,389)
  • SUNY AT BUFFALO (about 12 miles; BUFFALO, NY; FT enrollment: 21,661)
  • D'YOUVILLE COLLEGE (about 19 miles; BUFFALO, NY; FT enrollment: 2,033)
  • CANISIUS COLLEGE (about 19 miles; BUFFALO, NY; FT enrollment: 4,002)
  • SUNY COLLEGE AT BUFFALO (about 20 miles; BUFFALO, NY; FT enrollment: 9,287)
  • ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-NORTH CAMPUS (about 22 miles; WILLIAMSVILLE, NY; FT enrollment: 3,464)
  • SAINT BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY (about 28 miles; ST BONAVENTURE, NY; FT enrollment: 2,538)
Library in Boston:
  • BOSTON FREE LIBRARY (Operating income: $105,670; Location: 9474 BOSTON STATE ROAD; 16,270 books; 1,025 audio materials; 943 video materials; 96 serial subscriptions)

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Churches in Boston include: Boston Church (A), Good Shepherd Church (B), Churchill Memorial Church (C), Saint Martins Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Maple Wood Cemetery (1), Saint Johns Cemetery (2), Saint Paul Cemetery (3), Cobble Hill Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Landon Brook (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Boston Historical Society (Museums; 9410 Boston State Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.6 people
New York:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  74.9%
Whole state:  65.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  4.8%
Whole state:  5.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This town:  5.9%
Whole state:  14.6%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This town:  1.9%
Whole state:  7.4%

Boston compared to New York state average:
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.


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Banks with branches in Boston (2007 data):
  • Evans National Bank: North Boston Branch at 7205 Boston State Road, branch established on 1975-03-17. Info updated 2007-01-26: Bank assets: $461.5 mil, Deposits: $357.7 mil, headquarters in Angola, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 12 total offices, Holding Company: Evans Bancorp, Inc.



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2.75% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($37,341 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  2.75%
New York average:  5.41%

0.18% of residents moved from foreign countries ($879 average AGI)
Erie County:  0.18%
New York average:  0.24%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Niagara County, NY  0.48% ($37,162 average AGI)
from Monroe County, NY  0.13% ($35,945)
from Cattaraugus County, NY  0.10% ($27,241)


3.75% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($41,044 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  3.75%
New York average:  6.26%

0.06% of residents moved to foreign countries ($549 average AGI)
Erie County:  0.06%
New York average:  0.10%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Niagara County, NY  0.52% ($38,108 average AGI)
to Monroe County, NY  0.14% ($34,817)
to Cattaraugus County, NY  0.10% ($30,478)


Strongest AM radio stations in Boston:
  • WWKB (1520 AM; 50 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WGR (550 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WNED (970 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY)
  • WHLD (1270 AM; 5 kW; NIAGARA FALLS, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WXRL (1300 AM; 5 kW; LANCASTER, NY; Owner: DOME BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBEN (930 AM; 5 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WHAM (1180 AM; 50 kW; ROCHESTER, NY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WTOR (770 AM; daytime; 9 kW; YOUNGSTOWN, NY; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMNY (1120 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSPQ (1330 AM; 1 kW; SPRINGVILLE, NY; Owner: HAWK COMMUNICATIONS, LTD.)
  • WJJL (1440 AM; 5 kW; NIAGARA FALLS, NY; Owner: M.J. PHILLIPS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGGO (1590 AM; 5 kW; SALAMANCA, NY; Owner: CATT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WECK (1230 AM; 1 kW; CHEEKTOWAGA, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Boston:
  • WNED-FM (94.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WESTERN NEW YORK PUBLIC B/C ASSOC.)
  • WDCX (99.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WFBF (89.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WBUF (92.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WTSS (102.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)
  • WGRF (96.9 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHTT-FM (104.1 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBLK (93.7 FM; DEPEW, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WJYE (96.1 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WYRK (106.5 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WNSA (107.7 FM; WETHERSFIELD TWNSHP, NY; Owner: ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)
  • WEDG (103.3 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W284AP (104.7 FM; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WKSE (98.5 FM; NIAGARA FALLS, NY; Owner: ENTERCOM BUFFALO LICENSE, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Boston:
  • WKBW-TV (Channel 7; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WKBW-TV LICENSE, INC.)
  • WIVB-TV (Channel 4; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WIVB BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WGRZ-TV (Channel 2; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT, INC.)
  • WNGS (Channel 67; SPRINGVILLE, NY; Owner: CAROLINE K. POWLEY D/B/A UNICORN/SPRINGVILLE)
  • WNYO-TV (Channel 49; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: NEW YORK TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WDTB-LP (Channel 39; HAMBURG, NY; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WNED-TV (Channel 17; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WESTERN NY PUBLIC BROADCASTING ASSOC.)
  • WUTV (Channel 29; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WUTV LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WFHW-LP (Channel 58; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: CITIZENS TELEVISION SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WNLO (Channel 23; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: WIVB BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WBXZ-LP (Channel 56; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WNYB (Channel 26; JAMESTOWN, NY; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WBNF-CA (Channel 15; BUFFALO, NY; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

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