Charlestown
- Neighborhood in Boston, MA
Neighborhood
Charlestown
- grade AOverall Grade
- Rating 4.08 out of 5 25 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B
- Crime & Safetygrade B minus
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade B+
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$768,772
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,766
National
$1,062Area Feel
Urban
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Charlestown Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault138.4national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- RapeNo data availablenational 40.7
- Robbery99.7national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary132.9national 500.1
- Theft1,306.9national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft132.9national 284
Residents
Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$125,761
National
$62,843Families with Children
22%
Top Public Schools Serving Charlestown
Top Private Schools Near Charlestown
- grade A+
Commonwealth School
- Rating 4.82 out of 5 34 reviews
- grade A+
Boston University Academy
- Rating 4.38 out of 5 61 reviews
- grade A+
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
- Rating 4.14 out of 5 71 reviews
- grade A+
Winsor School
- Rating 4.45 out of 5 74 reviews
- grade A+
Belmont Hill School
- Rating 4.7 out of 5 20 reviews
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Charlestown Reviews
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Charlestown is a pretty small place. Everyone is connected to each other in their own ways. The only downside of this neighborhood is how we're divided into 3 sections of living based on income. The Bunker Hill and Navy Yard areas are known as the rich part of Charlestown. The projects are known for being old and for low-income families. Lastly, there's the area known as the new town where people on the higher end of low-income families live. As much as we are all connected, we are just as divided. I can speak from experience that the "new town" kids all know each other because we all grew up together in the same neighborhood. We share many mutual friends since there are only 5 places that helped built our childhood - the baseball field, track and football field, Old Ironsides and Old Landing Park, and the garden. We're connected with each other based on childhood experiences, but separated by family income. Families always show support to those around them. It's a loving atmosphere.
Charlestown is a great community for young professionals and families alike. The neighborhood is safe, very walkable, and has plenty of restaurants to explore. Its proximity to the North End and West End give plenty of options outside of Charlestown as well.
Charlestown is a small, quiet town, close to downtown Boston. There isn't much to do, and things close early, but the proximity to nearby cities is where this city thrives.