Back Bay, MA vs New Bedford, MA

Back Bay, MA vs New Bedford, MA: What the data shows

Back Bay, MA is in Back Bay, MA while New Bedford, MA is in New Bedford, MA — both in the same state. On home prices, New Bedford, MA is the more affordable option at $280,000 median — $1,181,100 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 New Bedford, MA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Back Bay, MA has the stronger safety profile of the two. Back Bay, MA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. New Bedford, MA has High violent crime and High property crime. On environmental risk, Back Bay, MA has Low flood risk and New Bedford, MA has Low flood risk.

Back Bay, MA is the more walkable neighborhood. Back Bay, MA scores 100/100 (exceptionally walkable) versus New Bedford, MA's 22/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Back Bay, MA has the higher school rating — Back Bay, MA rates 7.5/10 and New Bedford, MA rates 7.1/10.