Is Back Bay, MA or Haverhill, MA cheaper to buy in?

Haverhill, MA is cheaper. The median home price in Back Bay, MA is approximately $1,461,100 and in Haverhill, MA it is approximately $400,300 — a difference of $1,060,800.

Is Back Bay, MA or Haverhill, MA more walkable?

Back Bay, MA is more walkable. Back Bay, MA has a Walk Score of 100/100 and Haverhill, MA has a Walk Score of 11/100.

Which has better schools, Back Bay, MA or Haverhill, MA?

Back Bay, MA has higher-rated schools. Back Bay, MA has a school rating of 7.5/10 and Haverhill, MA has a rating of 7.1/10.

Let the numbers do the talking.

Back Bay, MA vs Haverhill, MA

Back Bay, MA vs Haverhill, MA: What the data shows

Back Bay, MA is in Back Bay, MA while Haverhill, MA is in Haverhill, MA — both in the same state. On home prices, Haverhill, MA is the more affordable option at $400,300 median — $1,060,800 less than Back Bay, MA's $1,461,100. WYLT rates Back Bay, MA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Haverhill, MA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Back Bay, MA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Haverhill, MA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Back Bay, MA has Low flood risk and Haverhill, MA has Low flood risk.

Back Bay, MA is the more walkable neighborhood. Back Bay, MA scores 100/100 (exceptionally walkable) versus Haverhill, MA's 11/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Back Bay, MA has the higher school rating — Back Bay, MA rates 7.5/10 and Haverhill, MA rates 7.1/10.

Category	Back Bay, MA	Haverhill, MA
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$1.46M	$400K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$132K ✓ Higher income	$72K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	100/100 ✓ More walkable	11/100
Transit Score	70/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	80/100 ✓ More bikeable	18/100
Commute	6 min ✓ Shorter commute	49 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	7.5/10 ✓ Better schools	7.1/10
Best for	Young professionalsStudents and recent gradsNightlife and dining enthusiasts	Families with childrenCommuters to BostonStudents and young professionals who prefer a quieter town

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.