Latinos Flock To Boston
BOSTON - According to data rankings compiled by bilingual television network mun2, Boston topped the recent top 15 cities for young Latinos despite having the lowest percentage of Latino residents of all the cities on the list.
Mun2, broadcasts reality shows and dramas aimed at a youth demographic.
The network considered 4 main areas in gathering its data from Latinos between the ages of 18 and 34 years old.
The areas of focus were the proportion of young singles, housing affordability, average salary and level of education to create its list of hot relocation destinations.
Mun2. cites Boston's many colleges and universities as a key selling point for Latinos.
The high proportion of well-educated singles is important to note says the network.
Though only 17.5 percent of Boston's population is Latino, its overall diversity works in its favor, as does its low unemployment rate of 6.6 percent.
