Boston, New York

Boston
Town
Town of Boston
Location in Erie County and the state of New York.
Location in Erie County and the state of New York.
Location of New York in the United States
Location of New York in the United States
Coordinates: 42°37′44″N 78°44′15″W / 42.62889°N 78.73750°W / 42.62889; -78.73750
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyErie County
Incorporated1817
Named forBoston, Massachusetts
Government
 • SupervisorJason Keding (R)
  • Kathleen Selby (R)
  • Mike Cartechine (C)
  • Jennifer Lucachik (R)
  • Kelly Martin(R)
  • Sandra Quinlan (R)
  • Debra Bender
Area
[1]
 • Total35.82 sq mi (92.78 km2)
 • Land35.82 sq mi (92.78 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
925 ft (282 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total7,948 Decrease
 • Density225.01/sq mi (86.88/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
14025
Area code716
FIPS code36-029-07454
Websitewww.townofboston.com

Boston is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 7,948 at the 2020 census.[2] The town is named after Boston, Massachusetts.

Boston is an interior town of the county and one of the county's "Southtowns". Boston is southeast of Buffalo.

  1. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 4, 2017.
  2. ^ "United States Census Bureau Quick Facts Boston town, Erie County, New York". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 27, 2024.