South Boston, Boston, MA Area Guide

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South Boston Area Facts

  • South Boston has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • South Boston crime rates are 28% lower than the Boston average
  • Cost of living in South Boston is 15% higher than the Boston average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Christopher Lee Playground
      Medal of Honor Park
      East First Street Dog Park
      Lincoln Square
      Thomas J. Butler Memorial Park
      Dry Dock Plaza Park
      Swing Time
      The Lawn on D

      Entertainment

      The Distillery Gallery
      South Boston Bowlarama
      Laugh Boston
      Leader Bank Pavilion
      The Institute of Contemporary Art
      Boston Fire Museum
      Boston Wharf Co. Sign
      ShowPlace ICON Boston

      Food & Drink

      Murphy's Law
      Shamrock Pub
      Dunkin'
      Jimmy John's
      JP Licks
      Birch Bar
      City Bar
      Harpoon Brewery Beer Hall

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South Boston? Of all people who commute, 31.9% take public transportation in South Boston.
      Drive to Work
      38%

      33% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      32%

      22% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      14%

      9% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Boston? The cost of living in South Boston is 190/100 - which is 43% higher than Massachusetts.
      South Boston
      190

      90% more expensive than average

      Boston
      166

      66% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Boston? South Boston crime rates are 1,853, which are 31% higher than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      1,853 per 100k people

      19% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 54

      19% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      6%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in South Boston? The median income in South Boston is $132,281 which is 86% higher than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $132,281139% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $75,448153% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      28% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is South Boston 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

      A Housing

      What are South Boston home prices? South Boston home prices are $746,666 - which is 119% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $746,666304% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,312144% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      20% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does South Boston have good schools? The South Boston graduation rate is 89% - which is 2% higher than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      30%

      38% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is South Boston a good place to live? South Boston has an overall rating of 49% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      49%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      49%

      3 total surveys

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