Back Bay-Beacon Hill, Boston, MA Area Guide

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Back Bay-Beacon Hill Area Facts

  • Back Bay-Beacon Hill has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered excellent
  • Back Bay-Beacon Hill crime rates are 126% higher than the Boston average
  • Cost of living in Back Bay-Beacon Hill is 14% higher than the Boston average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Back Bay-Beacon Hill? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Clarendon Street Play Area
      Commonwealth Ave Mall
      Sitting Grove
      Esplanade Playspace
      Frieda Garcia Park
      Charles River Esplanade
      Isabella Street Park
      Childe Hassam Park

      Entertainment

      Rolly-Michaux Galleries
      Arden Gallery
      Co|So: Copley Society of Art
      DTR Modern Galleries
      Childs Gallery
      The Guild of Boston Artists
      Pellas Gallery
      New England Historic Genealogical Society

      Food & Drink

      Lolita
      Chick-fil-A
      J.P. Licks
      Dig Inn
      Chipotle
      Wendy's
      Ben & Jerry's
      Smashburger

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Back Bay-Beacon Hill? Of all people who commute, 25.2% take public transportation in Back Bay-Beacon Hill.
      Drive to Work
      22%

      49% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      25%

      15% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      41%

      36% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Back Bay-Beacon Hill? The cost of living in Back Bay-Beacon Hill is 188/100 - which is 42% higher than Massachusetts.
      Back Bay-Beacon Hill
      188

      88% more expensive than average

      Boston
      166

      66% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Back Bay-Beacon Hill? Back Bay-Beacon Hill crime rates are 5,805, which are 310% higher than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      5,805 per 100k people

      155% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 18

      155% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      6%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Back Bay-Beacon Hill? The median income in Back Bay-Beacon Hill is $93,684 which is 32% higher than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $93,68469% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $87,826194% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      24% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Back Bay-Beacon Hill a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Massachusetts Eye and Ear
      Floating Hospital for Children
      Commonwealth Community Care
      Boston Medical Center
      Brigham and Women's Hospital
      Shriners Hospitals for Children - Boston
      East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
      Massachusetts General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
      CVS Pharmacy
      Osco Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Brookline Avenue Medical Building
      Franciscan Children’s Pediatrics
      Brookside Community Health Center
      Boston Children's at Martha Eliot
      Urban Eye MD. Associates PC.
      Charles River Community Health
      New Health Northend Waterfront Health
      Porter Pediatrics

      D Housing

      What are Back Bay-Beacon Hill home prices? Back Bay-Beacon Hill home prices are $776,224 - which is 128% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $776,224320% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,73883% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      34%

      46% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Back Bay-Beacon Hill have good schools? The Back Bay-Beacon Hill graduation rate is 97% - which is 12% higher than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      35%

      28% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Back Bay-Beacon Hill a good place to live? Back Bay-Beacon Hill has an overall rating of 87% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      87%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      87%

      1 total surveys

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