Every year we’ll share the most expensive neighborhoods in the cities where we offer our services. Boston is one of the most pricey cities in the entire country, just behind New York City and San Francisco. If you’re interested in learning about the most luxurious parts of Beantown, keep reading.
What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Boston?
Here are the six most expensive neighborhoods in Boston, calculated by mean house price:
- Beacon Hill: $3,181, 088
- The Seaport District: $2,831,060
- Back Bay: $2,541,007
- Fenway-Kenmore: $2,116,283
- South End: $1,725,633
- North End: $1,431,819
Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill is quintessential Boston. Located right next to the financial district, this neighborhood in Boston is the best of both worlds. Gorgeous colonial brownstones line the cobbled pathways. In the autumn, the nearby parks transform and turn red, orange, and yellow.
This area is historical, with many of the buildings being older than the United States. But there have also been many new developments as well, providing an assortment of luxurious housing.
This neighborhood also has the advantage of being right next to downtown Boston. Anyone who works in the financial district can get to work in just a few minutes when living in Beacon Hill. Despite being so close to the city, the neighborhood is quiet, residential, and has become a tight-knit community.
Nearby is the Museum of African American History, integrating local history into the exhibits. This world-famous museum is visited by thousands from around the world every year. This museum is just one of the many amenities that attracts tourists to this gorgeous Boston neighborhood.
The Seaport District
Boston’s Seaport District has been experiencing incredible development in the last few years. This area has some of the most popular luxury apartments in the entire city.
Directly south of the city center, this area has become a new hotspot. There’s been a lot of new construction in the area. The new Institute of Contemporary Art is a gorgeous museum located right on the water.
The museum also hosts many events and speakers, many of which are open to the public. Art has become popular in this area, with other art galleries popping up in the neighborhood. If art isn’t your thing, the Boston Tea Party museum is also in this neighborhood.
There are lots of new developments in this area, including the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, the renovations of the Boston Ports, and the World Seaport Trade Center, as well as many new residential constructions.
This area is only becoming more popular. By investing now, you’ll be ahead of the population – and the price – boom that’s bound to come with these new projects.
Back Bay
This neighborhood is right next to Beacon Hill and downtown Boston. Like most of inner city Boston, there’s constant construction as developers plan new projects. Because of these new developments, many of which are residential, Back Bay’s high rent prices will probably just grow higher.
Back Bay is quintessential Boston because of its combination of historical neighborhood and city center. This part of the city is especially urban, with lots of major business centers nearby. The Prudential Center, one of the largest malls in Boston, is located right in the heart of Back Bay. If you’re looking for a casual neighborhood feel but need to be in the city, Back Bay is a great place for you.
Fine dining is everywhere in Back Bay. Some of the best restaurants in the city are located in this neighborhood. Dozens of restaurants establish themselves here and provide a variety of dining options, from every cuisine and in every price range. Back Bay is also considered one of the best shopping areas in the city. This is due to the abundance of shopping malls, as well as boutique shops and small businesses owned by locals in the neighborhood.
Fenway-Kenmore
This Boston neighborhood is directly south of Back Bay. It’s slightly calmer than the other neighborhoods on this list due to its location a bit outside of downtown. The heart of the city is still accessible through the many buses and trains that go in and out of Fenway-Kenmore every day.
Students make up much of the Fenway-Kenmore population. This is because of the nearby schools, like Northeastern University, the Berklee School of Music, and Boston University.
Because of the large student population, there are more temporary housing options and rents can be cheaper. Additionally, the students attract restaurant and business owners, making this neighborhood a popular food spot.
Boston’s Museum of Fine Art is also located in the neighborhood. This museum is the 14th largest in the world. It has over 450,000 pieces of art in its collection, making it one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world. The museum also offers a training program for artists, bringing even more students to the neighborhood.
The South End
This area of Boston has a lot of historic architecture and borders Back bay, Chinatown, and Roxbury. Victorian style homes dominate the neighborhood, with the South End having the most famous row of Victorian houses in the city. Boston’s South End is so historic that it was actually added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
The South End also is well-known for its green spaces. This neighborhood alone has seven parks that are open to the public. At any time of year, these spaces will be full of bikers, joggers, and dog-walkers. This area is primarily residential, so despite its location near the center of the city, you’ll still feel like you live in a close-knit community here in the South End.
The North End
Founded in 1620, this is one of the oldest parts of the city. Being so old, the streets are cobblestone mazes and brick buildings dominate the landscape. Still, despite the age, this area is packed full of luxury properties. Developers are constantly renovating the entire of the colonial homes, meaning you’ll have all the advantages of a new property, but will be living in a piece of history.
Boston’s North End has more than just historical homes. Much of the Freedom Trail is in the city, meaning residents and tourists can quite literally walk throughout history. The Freedom Trail is a guided walking path that shares facts about revolutionary war figures and events. Paul Revere’s home and the Old North Church are also located in the North End.
This neighborhood is another where fine dining is everywhere. Many restaurants establish themselves in this neighborhood. You’ll have an abundance of options from a variety of price ranges. And due to the Italian community that has historically inhabited this neighborhood, there’ll be endless cannolis.
