The town of about 58, people either borders or is right near all three. In fact, you can basically stroll into Medford from Somerville. Like other areas proximate to these pricier enclaves, Medford is getting more expensive. Also a fact: East Cambridge is its cheapest part. Well, so what? Thousands of people work in that hub , whether for major tech and biotech firms such as Genzyme, Facebook, and Google or for resident behemoth the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
East Cambridge is therefore a convenient option for these folks—as well as for those hoping to make inroads into such industries or into M.
Dorchester was its own city until the s! There are grand, old Victorians side-by-side gut-renovated triple-deckers and ground-up luxury condos. The Red Line rumbles through it as do more than a dozen bus lines; the dense, eclectic neighborhood teems with activity Much of Dorchester offers a suburban feel, with tracts of single-family homes and rental communities among community parks and alongside strip malls, movie theaters, chain restaurants and big-box stores.
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library also sits along the Dorchester waterfront. Yes, Cambridge is home to two of the most important higher education institutions in the world, Harvard University and MIT.
The campuses are home to a slew of university-related museums, and the surrounding blocks are lined with student hangouts , cheap eateries, beloved bars and music clubs. But Cambridge — a city independent from Boston — is more than just a college town.
The city has been a high-tech business hub for half a century, and today is home to major offices for Google, Microsoft and Amazon. And while Harvard Square gets all the attention, six historic squares ring Cambridge. Living in Cambridge is slightly more affordable than in Boston. Once you've chosen your neighborhood, check out the available apartments for rent or homes to buy. Whatever you're looking for, you can find a place that suits your needs. His background includes a decade as a programming executive in network television, six years as a marketing executive at a technology company, and time at two magazines and two advertising agencies.
He also sits on the board of a non-profit law firm that assists veterans with disabilities. Download the Rent. All rights reserved. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. What Boston Neighborhood is Best for Me? Apartment Hunting Boston. Share Twitter Pinterest Facebook Linkedin. Who's coming with you?
My roomie. My spouse and Kids. Lack of yuppie amenities bike shops, yoga studios, natural food stores … for now. Living in the shadow of Fenway Park has it advantages and one large, crowded disadvantage. Who lives here: Baseball fans. BU and Emerson grads. Those mysterious folks who can afford the new luxury condos sprouting up. The bar scene is largely sports-centric around the ballpark, but gets far more sophisticated as you move away.
Lansdowne Street adds club vibe, plus the House of Blues. Fenway also comes with great amenities and a nice neighborhood feel that gets invaded by 37, people from time to time. As old San Francisco as Boston gets. Who lives here: Funky twenty-somethings. Funky families with their funky little kids.
That woman who carries reusable bags with her everywhere. Tres Gatos has top tapas, and the revamped Centre Street Cafe is the perfect mid-level neighborhood restaurant. Bars tend towards those of the pub variety, both swanky and divey. Who lives here: Italians, of course. But there are a rising number of interesting new little places Parla , Sfizi , higher-end Italian spots Lucca , and celebrated outliers Neptune Oyster.
Public transit situation: Green Line or Orange Line, or ferry it. And the food, of course. The worst part is the feasts and parades in the summer, which get old. Who lives here: Gays, young couples, folks with cashola, and also people in the nearby housing projects. Get your steak on at Boston Chops , and your poutine fix at Gallows.
Does the job, though. It was a lot different back then, and while less safe and less developed, it was in many ways much better than it is today. Even so, it is the only neighborhood I want to live in. It's still pretty diverse, has great food options, and is central to everything. Is it still up and coming, or has it peaked? Who lives here: Business professionals, empty nesters who came back to the city, artists who have found a way not to get forced out.
Public transit situation: The Silver Line never gets the credit it deserves. My main method of commuting is by bike, and I can be anywhere I need to be within 15 minutes. South Boston is only two miles from downtown, but it can be annoying to get to certain parts of the city. Skip to content Welcome to Boston! Where in Boston should I move? Considering these three factors will help you focus your search: emeraldnecklaceconservancy via Instagram How do you prefer to get around? Driving and traffic: If you own a vehicle you might want to consider residing slightly outside of the city, where you can park your car leave your pahk the cah jokes at home in your own garage.
On top of that, traffic during rush hour can easily double or even triple driving time. Public transit: If you like to stick to public transportation, you should find a place along the Green, Red, Orange, or Blue T Lines plenty of busses run throughout the Hub, too. Just be prepared to face delays and stop-and-go rides on squealing tracks — it was the first subway system in the U.
The bright side? Looking to buy? Sofia Rivera is a writer and property editor for Boston Magazine.
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