Boston-area population growth slows, report finds

Housing & Homelessness · Boston · Thu Nov 12, 9:48 AM Eastern

The Greater Boston Housing Report Card for 2026 says the region added 9,000 residents in 2025, down from 49,000 in 2024. Homes remain "extremely expensive," it said.

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WBZ-TV CBS News BostonBoston area population growth slowed dramatically while homes remain "extremely expensive," report finds Nov 12, 9:48 AM

In this story: Greater Boston Housing Report Card, Boston Foundation, Luc Schuster

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