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Moving to Boston, MA

An in-depth neighborhood guide based on 109 scored addresses across Boston.

60
avg Vibe Score
D
Overall Grade
109
neighborhoods analyzed

Boston Snapshot

Safety 65
Environment 71
Walkability & Transit 55
Natural Hazard Risk 61
Schools 50
Economic Growth 50
Affordability 46

Safest Neighborhoods

These areas have the lowest crime rates in Boston, based on FBI crime data.

#1
961 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS PKWY, BOSTON, MA, 02132
Overall: 53/100 · C-
65
Safety
 #2
12 BROWN TER, BOSTON, MA, 02130
Overall: 56/100 · C
65
Safety
 #3
317 MAVERICK ST, BOSTON, MA, 02128
Overall: 56/100 · C
65
Safety

Best Schools

Neighborhoods near the highest-rated schools in Boston, based on GreatSchools ratings.

#1
961 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS PKWY, BOSTON, MA, 02132
Overall: 53/100 · C-
50
Education
 #2
820 CUMMINS HWY, BOSTON, MA, 02126
Overall: 55/100 · C
50
Education
 #3
12 BROWN TER, BOSTON, MA, 02130
Overall: 56/100 · C
50
Education

Most Walkable

Highest walkability, transit access, and broadband coverage in Boston.

#1
9 HADASSAH WAY, BOSTON, MA, 02116
Overall: 62/100 · C+
66
Walkability
 #2
12 BEACON ST, BOSTON, MA, 02108
Overall: 62/100 · C+
65
Walkability
 #3
212 CHELSEA ST, BOSTON, MA, 02128
Overall: 58/100 · C
63
Walkability

Most Affordable

Best cost-of-living scores in Boston, factoring in rent, taxes, and utility costs.

#1
961 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS PKWY, BOSTON, MA, 02132
Overall: 53/100 · C-
46
Affordability
 #2
820 CUMMINS HWY, BOSTON, MA, 02126
Overall: 55/100 · C
46
Affordability
 #3
12 BROWN TER, BOSTON, MA, 02130
Overall: 56/100 · C
46
Affordability

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