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Boston

5 min to Boston
"Where history meets innovation and parking costs $400/month"
Median Price
$1,800,000
$850/sqft
School Rating
8/10
Great
Appreciation
4.8%
per year
Commute
5 min
to downtown

Financing Considerations

Properties in Boston typically require jumbo financing with stricter underwriting, larger down payments (20–25%+), and higher reserve requirements.

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

✨The Vibe

Urban hustle, historic charm, and tech boom energy

What It's Really Like

Historic urban center with world-class amenities, cultural attractions, and prime real estate

Best For

  • ✓Urban professionals
  • ✓Luxury buyers
  • ✓Cultural enthusiasts
  • ✓Investment properties

Avoid If

  • ✗You need space
  • ✗You hate noise
  • ✗You want parking
  • ✗You have a car

🌟Highlights

🚇Best transit access in New England
🏛️History on every corner
🍽️World-class dining scene
🎭Cultural institutions everywhere

Insider Tips

  • 💡Back Bay = luxury, Beacon Hill = historic, South End = hip
  • 💡Seaport is all new construction and corporate
  • 💡Public schools vary wildly by neighborhood

Demographics

Population
692,000
Median Age
32
Median Income
$71,000
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