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Boston, MA
Boston · Suffolk County · MA 02108
Updated October 31, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Think twice
Verdict
$1.7M
Median Price
79/100
Walk Score
8.6/10
Schools
4 min
to Boston, MA
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
28/100
D+Safety
55/100
B+Schools
86/100
FQuietness
30/100
ACommute
100/100
BWalkability
79/100
WYLT Score63/100
Our Take
The North End is an amazing place if you love historic charm, world‑class food, and nonstop pedestrian traffic. However, prices are sky‑high, noise is constant, and there’s almost no space for a quiet home life.
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The Good
- ✓Unparalleled walkability and historic streets
- ✓Top‑tier restaurants and cafés
- ✓Excellent public transit connections
- ✓Tight‑knit community with strong neighborhood identity
Real Talk
- !Median home price far above city average and rarely affordable for first‑time buyers
- !Parking is virtually nonexistent and street parking is expensive
- !High foot traffic and tourist crowds make it noisy 24/7
- !Limited green space; you’ll see few parks or trees
- $Property taxes are among the highest in the region
- $Utility rates are steep due to dense building infrastructure
- $Insurance premiums can be high because of fire risk in older structures
Best For
FoodiesTouristsUrban professionalsHistory buffs
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Boston, MA
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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