Living and Working in East Boston
Cities and towns are not closed systems. Individuals who live in East Boston may work in a neighboring town or travel longer distances to find jobs. With a long history as a hub for transporation, East Boston is the host to many employees that may live elsewhere. Jobs are filled by a combination of residents and commuters. These maps show residential and employment density connected with East Boston.
Where people who live in East Boston work
The majority of East Boston residents work in Boston, with a large percentage working in Downtown Boston. The second key finding, though perhaps obvious, is that many residents of East Boston work at Logan Airport.
Other areas with a high representation of East Boston residents are Cambridge, Newton, Chelsea, Waltham, and Somerville. Over half of all East Boston residents take the subway to work, the highest percentage of any Boston neighborhood.
Where people who work in East Boston live
Many jobs within East Boston are held by residents from outside of the city. Individuals from Revere, Lynn, Chelsea, Winthrop, and Everett contribute to the work force of East Boston. About 44% of these jobs are in transportation and warehousing, while 28% are in public administration.
These maps use data from the Census Transportation Planning Program. The CTPP is a State DOT funded, cooperative program that produces special tabulations of American Community Survey (ACS) data that have enhanced value for transportation planning, analysis and strategic direction.