Walkability (est.)
76
Very Walkable
Safety Score
82
455 crimes/100K
Avg Commute
31.4 min
one way
Work from Home
20%
of workers
Commute Breakdown
Drive Alone: 36%
Public Transit: 32%
Work from Home: 20%
Other: 12%
Source: Census ACS 2022
Amenities
3,425
Restaurants (est.)
137
Parks (est.)
14
Hospitals (est.)
Estimated from Census County Business Patterns
Notable Neighborhoods
Back Bay
Elegant brownstones on Newbury Street with high-end shopping
South End
Victorian row houses with diverse dining and SoWa market
Cambridge
Harvard and MIT area with bookstores, cafes, and innovation
Beacon Hill
Gas-lit cobblestone streets with historic charm
Jamaica Plain
Diverse community with local breweries and pond-side parks
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best neighborhoods in Boston?
Popular neighborhoods in Boston include Back Bay, South End, Cambridge, Beacon Hill, Jamaica Plain. Each offers a unique vibe from family-friendly to trendy dining districts.
What is the average commute time in Boston?
The average commute in Boston, MA is 31.4 minutes. 36% of workers drive alone, 32% use public transit, and 20% work from home (Census ACS 2022).
How safe is Boston?
Boston has a safety score of 82/100 based on FBI UCR 2022 data, with a violent crime rate of 455 per 100,000 residents. This is above average for major US cities.
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Data sources: Census ACS 2022, FBI UCR 2022, Census CBP. Walkability estimated from Census population density. Amenity counts estimated from Census County Business Patterns.