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Best Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

Rankings based on 109 scored addresses in Boston. The citywide average Vibe Score is 60/100.

Top 5 Overall

#1 399 CONGRESS ST, BOSTON, MA, 02210
62 C+
#2 12 BEACON ST, BOSTON, MA, 02108
62 C+
#3 512 PARK DR, BOSTON, MA, 02215
62 C+
#4 23 FOLLEN ST, BOSTON, MA, 02116
62 C+
#5 1 ROANOKE AVE, BOSTON, MA, 02130
62 C+

Best for Safety

Addresses with the lowest crime rates and safest streets in Boston.

#1 961 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS PKWY, BOSTON, MA, 02132 65 #2 12 BROWN TER, BOSTON, MA, 02130 65 #3 317 MAVERICK ST, BOSTON, MA, 02128 65 #4 212 CHELSEA ST, BOSTON, MA, 02128 65 #5 19 MAPLE LEAF DR, BOSTON, MA, 02136 65

Best for Environment

Addresses with the cleanest air and quietest surroundings in Boston.

#1 399 CONGRESS ST, BOSTON, MA, 02210 76 #2 339 W 3RD ST, BOSTON, MA, 02127 76 #3 320 D ST, BOSTON, MA, 02127 76 #4 525 E 7TH ST, BOSTON, MA, 02127 76 #5 367A DORCHESTER ST, BOSTON, MA, 02127 76

Best for Livability

Addresses with the highest walkability, transit access, and broadband in Boston.

#1 9 HADASSAH WAY, BOSTON, MA, 02116 66 #2 12 BEACON ST, BOSTON, MA, 02108 65 #3 212 CHELSEA ST, BOSTON, MA, 02128 63 #4 7 HARRIS AVE, BOSTON, MA, 02130 63 #5 107H PORTER ST, BOSTON, MA, 02128 63

Best for Natural Hazard Risk

Addresses with the lowest flood, earthquake, and wildfire risk in Boston.

#1 961 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS PKWY, BOSTON, MA, 02132 61 #2 820 CUMMINS HWY, BOSTON, MA, 02126 61 #3 12 BROWN TER, BOSTON, MA, 02130 61 #4 317 MAVERICK ST, BOSTON, MA, 02128 61 #5 212 CHELSEA ST, BOSTON, MA, 02128 61

Best for Education

Addresses with the top-rated schools and highest education levels in Boston.

#1 961 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS PKWY, BOSTON, MA, 02132 50 #2 820 CUMMINS HWY, BOSTON, MA, 02126 50 #3 12 BROWN TER, BOSTON, MA, 02130 50 #4 317 MAVERICK ST, BOSTON, MA, 02128 50 #5 212 CHELSEA ST, BOSTON, MA, 02128 50

Best for Growth

Addresses with the strongest economic growth and development in Boston.

#1 961 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS PKWY, BOSTON, MA, 02132 50 #2 820 CUMMINS HWY, BOSTON, MA, 02126 50 #3 12 BROWN TER, BOSTON, MA, 02130 50 #4 317 MAVERICK ST, BOSTON, MA, 02128 50 #5 212 CHELSEA ST, BOSTON, MA, 02128 50

Best for Cost of Living

Addresses with the most affordable cost of living in Boston.

#1 961 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS PKWY, BOSTON, MA, 02132 46 #2 820 CUMMINS HWY, BOSTON, MA, 02126 46 #3 12 BROWN TER, BOSTON, MA, 02130 46 #4 317 MAVERICK ST, BOSTON, MA, 02128 46 #5 212 CHELSEA ST, BOSTON, MA, 02128 46
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