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Is Boston a Smart Colocation Market?
Excellent fit if: you want New England proximity, top-tier network reliability, and access to Northeast and European routes.
Typical pricing: Boston colocation averages $130–$195 per kW/month, depending on facility class and power density. Electricity runs around 17–19¢/kWh, higher than Midwest averages but typical for the Northeast.
Market overview: Boston’s vacancy rate (~3%) indicates healthy demand from biotech, fintech, and higher-ed sectors. Regional hubs like Somerville, Waltham, and Marlborough provide cost-effective alternatives to downtown Boston facilities.
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Enterprise companies requiring low-latency connections to CME Group and CBOE
Software/SaaS companies requiring cost-effective, reliable infrastructure
Financial services firms needing secure, compliant data center space
Media and entertainment companies serving streaming and content delivery workloads
AI and machine learning startups training models on GPU clusters with competitive power rates
E-commerce platforms needing optimal reach to Southeast population centers
Current Market Rates (2025)
Why Boston Delivers Value:
Popular Boston Colocation Providers Snapshot
Note: Pricing based on current Boston market rates provided. Exact costs vary by facility, power density, contract terms, and connectivity requirements.
| Configuration | Typical Power | What You Get | Boston Price Range |
| 1U–2U Server | 200–500W | Shared rack space, shared bandwidth | $70–$130/mo |
| ¼ Cabinet | 1–2 kW | Lockable rack, metered power | $400–$750/mo |
| ½ Cabinet | 2–4 kW | Dedicated half rack, A feed | $800–$1,400/mo |
| Full 42U Rack (N) | 3–6 kW | Single-feed private rack | $1,300–$2,700/mo |
| Full 42U Rack (N+1) | 6–10 kW | Dual power feeds, downtown proximity | $2,200–$4,500/mo |
| Private Cage | 20–100+ kW | Custom space, private access | Custom pricing |
Based on current Boston market survey data; suburban facilities may offer 10-20% savings vs. downtown
Boston Connectivity & Cloud Access
Carrier Density
40+ network providers in the metro area (AT&T, Verizon, Lumen, Cogent, Crown Castle).
Cloud On-Ramps
Direct access to AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and IBM Cloud via Boston and NYC peering hubs.
Fiber Routes
Redundant east-west and north-south links with low-latency connections to NYC (~7–10ms).
Transatlantic Reach
Access to Europe through cable landing stations in Lynn and Halifax.
| Factor | Boston | New York | Chicago | Dallas |
| Avg. Price/kW | $130–$195 | $200–$300+ | $115–$184 | $130–$160 |
| Power Cost | 17–19¢/kWh | 27¢/kWh | 14–16¢/kWh | 13¢/kWh |
| Carrier Density | High (40+) | Very High (100+) | Very High (70+) | Moderate |
| Market Rank | Top 10 (U.S.) | #1 | #2 | Top 5 |
| Best For | New England, biotech, financial | Finance, media | Central U.S. | Cost-sensitive workloads |
Northeast Proximity: Close to major markets (NYC, Montreal, Toronto).
Enterprise Ecosystem: Strong presence of finance, biotech, and SaaS firms.
Robust Infrastructure: Reliable utilities, low natural disaster risk.
Global Reach: Transatlantic and East Coast fiber routes.
Academic & Research Synergy: Boston’s university network fosters innovation partnerships.
Security Leadership: Iron Mountain and TierPoint facilities set high standards for physical and compliance security.
| Feature | Boston | Coastal Markets | Secondary Markets |
| Avg. Price/kW | $130–$195 | $200–$300+ | $110–$150 |
| Power Costs | 17–19¢/kWh | 20–27¢ | 12–15¢ |
| Carrier Density | High (40+) | Exceptional (100+) | Moderate (15–30) |
| Market Vacancy | ~3% | Varies | Higher |
| Best For | Northeast & enterprise apps | Premium finance hubs | DR/cost-focused ops |
Yes—if you require top-tier peering or direct enterprise access. Suburban facilities save 20–30% with minimal latency trade-off.
Yes—TierPoint, Digital Realty, and Iron Mountain offer 15–30 kW racks with advanced cooling.
Excellent—low natural disaster risk and proximity to NYC and Canada make it ideal for DR/BCP deployments.
Most Boston providers maintain SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS certifications — ideal for healthcare, finance, and SaaS.
2–6 weeks depending on facility access and cross-connect provisioning.
Boston colocation delivers enterprise-grade infrastructure, rich connectivity, and regional redundancy — ideal for Northeast businesses seeking reliability without New York pricing.
Choose downtown for dense peering and finance connectivity.
Choose suburban Boston for value and scalability.
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