Beacon Hill, MA
Beacon Hill · Suffolk County · MA 02108
Updated August 3, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$1.7M
Median Price
79/100
Walk Score
8.6/10
Schools
4 min
to Boston
Score Breakdown
Our Take
Beacon Hill is a top‑tier, walkable enclave just a few minutes from Boston’s center, but it comes with a hefty price tag and competitive housing market. If you can afford the high rents and property taxes, you’ll enjoy excellent transit, dining, and a quiet, greenish feel.
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The Good
- ✓Unbeatable walk score of 100
- ✓Short 4‑minute commute to downtown Boston
- ✓High‑quality schools with an average rating of 7.5
- ✓Low flood risk (Zone X)
Real Talk
- !Very expensive housing – median home over $1.6M, rents around $2,545/month
- !Parking can be scarce and stressful in a dense area
- !Noise from traffic and nearby events, especially during late evenings
- !High property taxes and insurance costs add to monthly expenses
- $Property taxes can exceed $30,000/year
- $Homeowner association fees for historic districts
- $Maintenance costs for older brick homes
- $Higher utility costs due to central heating and older insulation
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Risk Snapshot
Crime & Safety
Beacon Hill, MA
Safety grade
57% safer than the national average
50% safer than the national average
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