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Back Bay

5 min to Boston
"Polished, upscale, classic Boston"
Median Price
$800,000
$600/sqft
School Rating
6.5/10
Good
Appreciation
4.5%
per year
Commute
5 min
to downtown

Financing Considerations

Properties in Back Bay typically typically qualify for conforming loans with more flexible underwriting standards.

Learn about loan thresholds, property condition impact, flood/wind insurance, and how vintage homes (common in many MA towns) affect mortgage approval.

The Vibe

Polished, upscale, classic Boston

What It's Really Like

Polished, upscale, classic Boston. Affluent professionals, Downsizers who want walkability & status.

Best For

  • Affluent professionals
  • Downsizers who want walkability & status

Avoid If

  • You're on a budget

🌟Highlights

📍High walkability
🎭High culture/nightlife
👨‍👩‍👧Medium family-friendliness
💰Affordability: $$

Insider Tips

  • 💡Walkability is high
  • 💡Cultural scene is high
  • 💡Limited sales data - estimates used

Demographics

Population
16,948
Median Age
34.9
Median Income
$122,767
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