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  • City in Massachusetts
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Boston
#6 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • City in Massachusetts
  • 840 reviews
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    Boston Real Estate Market

    Housing
    D+
    Based on home values, property taxes, housing costs, local schools, and more.
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      65%
    • Own
      35%
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    Real Estate Costs

    Median Home Value
    $610,400
    National
    $244,900
    Home Values
    • <$50k
      2%
    • $50-$99k
      1%
    • $100-$199k
      1%
    • $200-$399k
      17%
    • $400-$749k
      49%
    • $750k+
      31%
    Median Rent
    $1,783
    National
    $1,163
    Monthly Rent
    • <$500
      14%
    • $500-$999
      11%
    • $1,000-$1,499
      13%
    • $1,500-$1,999
      21%
    • $2,000+
      41%
    16%
    of residents say housing is affordable. 801 responses

    Home Quality

    Poll
    43%
    of residents say the exterior quality of homes is good or excellent. 97 responses
    Poll
    43%
    of residents say the interior quality of homes is good or excellent. 97 responses
    35%
    of residents say there is a good variety of homes. 97 responses
    62%
    of residents say there are a few vacant or abandoned properties here and there. 97 responses
    24%
    of residents say that parking is readily available. 97 responses
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    Homes in Boston have a median value of $610,400. The median rent price in Boston is $1,783 and most residents rent their homes. Boston is very walkable, and there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks nearby.
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