Boston, MA

Downtown

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$520K - $14M
For Sale on Trulia:
74 homes
Rent:
$2.71K - $16K
For Rent on Trulia:
79 homes
To Downtown Boston:
4 minutes
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What Locals Say about Downtown

At least 132 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 86 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 76 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 75 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 58 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 42 % Say kids play outside

  • 41 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 38 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 38 % Say it's quiet

  • 36 % Say there are community events

  • 27 % Say parking is easy

  • 27 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 23 % Say there's wildlife

  • 21 % Say car is needed

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  • Trulia User
    "It is an easy commute because there are bus stops everywhere but it is still very far from train and I feel disconnected from the city"
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  • Trulia User
    "One of the safest places in Boston and it is easy for me to get to work and shop………………………………………………….."
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  • Agata A.
    "Downtown is a mix of everything. Everything is close by, and the T to any direction is 5 minutes away."
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  • Tonycav2
    "Dog-friendly yet diverse neighborhood with a good school system, within walking distance to shops and a short distance to Amtrak "
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  • Ahad A.
    "there are alot of families and children. there are park all around and it's safe. the people here are friendly. police cars are always near by."
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  • Jill G.
    "I’m a life long resident who moved to Florida for two years for work. I’m back and don’t want to live anywhere else. Best schools. Great safe, quiet, and scenic town. Home to me always in my heart. "
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  • Edekede
    "Access to everything, easy commute, plenty of nightlife and food options. The T is centrally located with easy travel to all areas in Boston. Close to the TD garden, Greenway, North end, seaport, and more."
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  • Myra C.
    "The neighborhood is quiet and safe. There are many families with kids living in this area. My neighbor often hold parties and there are often kids playing. "
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  • Connie k. Z.
    "Kids come together at these community events and it feels quite special that they all know each other."
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