Moving from Rochester, NY, to Boston, MA

Relocating from Upstate New York to the East Coast

Moving nearly 400 miles from Rochester, in Upstate New York, to Boston, Massachusetts, means adjusting to a bigger city. It also means you’ll live 100 miles closer to New York City if you want to visit the largest city in the U.S. 

Boston is a vibrant city of around 676,000 people, roughly three times larger than Rochester. When comparing metro populations, Boston is significantly more crowded, with nearly 5 million residents, compared to 1 million in Rochester. 

Embrace Early American History in Boston 

Boston was founded in 1630 by Puritan colonists. Clergyman Isaac Johnson named it after his hometown in Lincolnshire County in England. 

The first public school in America was established in Boston in 1635. The city focused on fishing and shipping during its early days. 

Later, the town was involved in many events related to the American Revolution, like “The Boston Tea Party” and the ride of Paul Revere. You can see many historical sites on a scenic walking tour of the city. 

Less snow in Boston, but you’ll still want your winter gear 

Winters in Boston are similar in temperature to what you’re used to in Rochester, with average highs just below 20 degrees in January. You’ll want to pack your winter gear for snowfall, but you’ll get less in Boston, which averages 48 inches annually compared to 77 inches in Rochester. 

Summer temperatures average around 82 degrees in Boston, just like in Rochester, but you can expect about 15 inches more rain per year in your new Massachusetts home — around 47 inches annually. 

Getting around for work or school 

Boston traffic can get congested with everyone trying to get to work or school, so many residents utilize “the T,” which has a network of buses, ferries, subways, ride-share services and trains.  

The city has a healthy job market, with the top industries including education, health care and tourism. And with over 700 public and private schools for grades K-12 and 50 colleges and universities, you’ll find learning for all ages in Boston. 

Move to Massachusetts with U-Pack 

U-Pack® is ready to handle your long-distance move through our nationwide service centers with locations near Rochester and Boston. We’re a DIY moving service, so you take care of packing, loading and unloading, and then we transport your things. Get a free online quote today or call us at 844-362-5303844-594-3077. We’re here to help!