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Neighborhoods

Find the part of Boston that fits your life.

Short, honest guides to where to own, covering transit, housing types and the things to know before you buy.

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Boston neighborhoods

Triple-decker front porches on Rosseter Street in DorchesterBoston

Dorchester

Boston's largest neighborhood is really a collection of villages — Savin Hill, Fields Corner, Ashmont, Lower Mills and more — each with its own main street and character.

First-time buyersTriple-decker owner-occupants
Aerial view of Fort Independence on Castle Island, South BostonBoston

South Boston

"Southie" pairs a strong neighborhood identity with beaches, Castle Island and quick access to the Seaport and downtown.

Condo buyersYoung professionals
Cyclists by the Jamaica Pond boathouse in Jamaica PlainBoston

Jamaica Plain

Green, artsy and community-minded, "JP" sits between Jamaica Pond, the Arnold Arboretum and the Southwest Corridor park.

Buyers who prioritize parksTwo-family owner-occupants
Piers Park in East Boston with the downtown skyline across the harborBoston

East Boston

Harbor views, a fast trip downtown and a strong Latin American community. "Eastie" has changed a lot along the waterfront.

Value seekers close to downtownWaterfront condo buyers
Roslindale Village at the Poplar, Washington and Corinth Street intersectionBoston

Roslindale

A walkable village center with a weekend farmers market, a short walk to the Arboretum, and a quieter, residential feel.

Single-family buyersFamilies
Wooden pier on a pond in the Stony Brook ReservationBoston

Hyde Park

Often one of the more attainable places to own a single-family home inside Boston city limits, with lots of green space nearby.

First-time single-family buyersFamilies

Nearby cities

Shops and outdoor seating in Davis Square, SomervilleNearby city

Somerville

Dense, lively and creative, with squares like Davis and Union. The Green Line Extension brought rail within walking distance of much more of the city.

Condo buyersTwo- and three-family investors
Aerial view of Wollaston Beach in QuincyNearby city

Quincy

A big coastal city just south of Boston, with four Red Line stops, beaches and a growing condo market.

Condo buyersRed Line commuters
Aerial view of downtown MaldenNearby city

Malden

A diverse, transit-rich city north of Boston that is often more affordable than its neighbors, with a strong food scene.

Budget-conscious first-time buyersOrange Line commuters

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