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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Central? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Old City Hall Grounds
      School Street Mall
      Ashburton Park
      Temple Street Park
      Tadpole Playground
      Angell Memorial Square
      Winthrop Square
      Boston National Historical Park

      Entertainment

      First Public School Site
      Granary Burying Ground
      Orpheum Theatre
      Old South Meeting Place
      Golden Teapot
      Yvonne's
      Old State House
      Guild Steps

      Food & Drink

      Better Sorts Social Club
      Barracuda Tavern
      Silvertone
      Roxanne's
      Mast'
      Emmet's
      Carrie Nation
      Hub Pub

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Central? Of all people who commute, 20.4% take public transportation in Central.
      Drive to Work
      19%

      53% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      20%

      10% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      50%

      45% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Central? The cost of living in Central is 167/100 - which is 26% higher than Massachusetts.
      Central
      167

      67% 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 Central? Central crime rates are 6,122, which are 333% higher than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      6,122 per 100k people

      168% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17

      168% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      6%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Central? The median income in Central is $93,484 which is 32% higher than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $93,48469% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $79,514167% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      9% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Central 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 Central home prices? Central home prices are $595,762 - which is 75% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $595,762223% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,70680% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      25%

      60% lower than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Central have good schools? The Central graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      54%

      12% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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