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Fenway

#11 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Boston
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    Overall Grade
  • 96 reviews
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Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    C
  2. Crime & Safety
    B-
  3. Housing
    D-
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    B+
  6. Diversity
    A-
  7. Jobs
    C+
  8. Weather
    B-
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A+
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Fenway is a neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts with a population of 32,735. Fenway is in Suffolk County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Fenway offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Fenway there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Fenway and residents tend to be liberal.
About Fenway...
Population
32,735

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$234,729
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,475
National
$949
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    90%
  • Own
    10%
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Fenway Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    154.8
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    —
    40.7
  • Robbery
    136.2
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    204.3
    500.1
  • Theft
    1,872.8
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    120.7
    284

Residents

Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$31,560
National
$55,322
Families with Children
3%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    43%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    10%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    13%
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
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This is a beautiful urban neighborhood that is close to Fenway Park and has basic neighborhood needs, such as supermarkets and restaurants. It is an expensive neighborhood, but it is a nice area to be in.
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I love Fenway, it's absolutely beautiful. I wish there was more for college students, as well as a local nightlife considering there are about 6-7 colleges around, in addition, the housing boom has made unafforable to live here.
Shopping and restaurants are within walking distance. Close proximity to hospitals and medical care. Very safe and clean. Parking can be very tough to find.