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West End
  • Neighborhood in Boston, MA
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Neighborhood
Boston

West End

#4 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Boston
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B
  2. Crime & Safety
    B minus
  3. Housing
    C minus
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A
  6. Diversity
    B+
  7. Jobs
    C+
  8. Weather
    B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A+
West End is a neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts with a population of 1,972. West End is in Suffolk County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in West End offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In West End there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in West End and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in West End are above average.
About West End...
Population
1,972
Neighborhood in
Boston
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$694,800
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,903
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    81%
  • Own
    19%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    123.7
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    82.5
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    41.2
    500.1
  • Theft
    1,381.7
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    103.1
    284

Residents

Diversity
B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$112,045
National
$69,021
Families with Children
10%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    46%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    13%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1%
    11%
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