The Most Asian Town in Greater Boston: Lexington Wins the Asian-Population Crown at 31.6%

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•August 10, 2026

THE BOTTOM LINE

Lexington has the highest Asian population in Greater Boston at 31.6% — nearly one-third of residents. This concentration reflects the town's proximity to biotech and tech jobs, highly educated immigrant professionals, and school reputation. The metro's top 10 most Asian towns cluster around affluent suburbs and job centers.

WHO NEEDS THIS

Buyers weighing cultural and demographic shifts, investors tracking immigration patterns, and anyone curious how Census data reveals the metro's real diversity beyond the usual narratives.

KEY INSIGHTS

•Lexington Asian population 31.6% — #1 of 49 full-coverage municipalities
•Quincy is #2 at 28.8%; Malden #3 at 27.5%
•Top 10 towns cluster around biotech (Cambridge, Brookline), tech (Belmont), and immigrant job centers (Lowell, Braintree)

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