Boston, New York

Boston, New York
Location in Erie County and the state of New York.
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 afterBoston, Massachusetts
Government
 • SupervisorJason Keding (R)
  • Kathleen Selby (R)
  • Max Stephan (R)
  • Robert Penders (R)
  • Kelly Martin(R)
  • Sandra Quinlan (R)
  • Debra Bender
Area
 • Total
35.82 sq mi (92.78 km2)
 • Land35.82 sq mi (92.78 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
925 ft (282 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
7,948
 • Density225.0/sq mi (86.88/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
Area code716
FIPS code36-029-07454
Websitewww.bostonny.gov

Boston is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 7,948 at the 2020 census. 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.