Explore the Area
- Bully Boy DistillersRestaurants
- Liquor LandGroceries
- Darryl's Corner Bar & KitchenNightlife
- Dudley CafeCafes
- Suffolk Jewelers & Pawn BrokersShopping
- Franklin Park ZooArts and Entertainment
- Roxbury YMCAFitness
- Tropical Foods - Dudley SquareGroceries
- Slades Bar & GrillNightlife
- Haley House Bakery CafeCafes
- Giovanni's MarketShopping
- Piano FactoryArts and Entertainment
- Highland ParkFitness
- Fernandez Liquors IIIGroceries
- IlonaNightlife
- Tatte Bakery & CafeCafes
- WalgreensShopping
- South End Fitness CenterFitness
- Brother's Wine & SpiritsGroceries
- Top Mix Bar & KitchenNightlife
- Blue Hill Coffee ShopCafes
- T-MobileShopping
- Museum of the National Center of Afro American ArtistsArts and Entertainment
- Marcella/Connolly ParkFitness
- Hollywood LiquorsGroceries
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What Locals Say
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 4mo ago
"Roxbury has come a long way. It’s a good place.im happy with the way it looks and the way it fits in my route."
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 5mo ago
"I've only lived in boston for a year but from what I've noticed dog owners have very friendly dogs but I haven't seen any dog parks in or around Roxbury "
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 7mo ago
"The public transportation is good. The bus station is six short blocks away from my home. There are several bus routes to take you all over the city."
- Trulia User
- Prev. Resident
- 1y ago
"it is a family safe zone and plenty schools for kids available in the area ..it is a good neighborhood "
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 2y ago
"friendly neighbors that look out for each other a lot of holiday spirit quiet street well maintained in winter as far as snow removal and shoveling very respectful of each other's property very family oriented everyone looks after each other's property "
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 2y ago
"Dogs are very welcome as long as the owners pick up after them so the dog owners will be happy there is a park nearby"
- Rcorreabwh
- Resident
- 3y ago
"It’s close to hospitals, schools and restaurants, supermarket, laundromat, post office, train station, parks, library."
- T02119
- Resident
- 3y ago
"Certain areas are becoming crowded with all of the new builds. Street parking can be challenging at times. Most neighbors are great but some are not very considerate when it comes to noise levels and parking. "
- Daniel B.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"It is fair, no complaints. I can get train and buses though I have to walk everyday to either train or bus stations."
- Djackson3710
- Resident
- 3y ago
"There’s not a lot of areas that are dog friendly or allows dog in also it’s literally one dogs parks in the neighborhood "
- Nicole F.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"SOWA is great. Sidewalk shopping days at local businesses. But it’s less about events, more about living in the perfect place for a summer evening stroll, glasses clinking at small restaurants, music on the breeze. "
- Michael M.
- Visitor
- 4y ago
"old architecture. diverse culture. close to the city center. near highway and public transportation. "
- Louis-gregory F. M.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"The people who care for it. It also has two neighborhood parks that are fairly close. It’s also very accessible to the new library being built and accessibility to public transportation."
- Tashima H.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"I drive myself to work in Revere and it is not bad at all a bad commute from how to work. The MBTA is accessible however, it would take about an hour and forty five minutes to two hours just to get to work. "
- Arallansys L.
- Prev. Resident
- 4y ago
"Commute is easy in the Roxbury area. There’s easy access to Dudley station and bussies that can take you to the orange line, green line, red line and silver line "
- Sarahabbott824
- Resident
- 4y ago
"I bike 2 miles down Dudley to Tremont. Not the safest way to go. Lots of buses, street parking, weird intersections... but there is a path on a different road, just takes a bit longer. "
- Andreaplara07
- Prev. Resident
- 4y ago
"This is not the greatest area but is not the worst I have lived there 30 years and just moved to Worcester and is not much of a difference "
- Matthew R.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Fort Hill is a hidden gem. It’s great for families and kids. It’s a really quiet, tight knit community. "
- Buiznessmailonly
- Resident
- 4y ago
"the neighborhood is not too bad. I can walk to resteraunts and I can walk to convenient stores and I can also take the bus and train to places. drivers do be driving crazy around my area and some streets need to be fixed"
- Mary N.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Dog owners would love the fact that there is a pretty dog park , and dog friendly parks all around. People normally love dogs so 10 times out of 10 you’ll get someone who wants to pet your dog , wether it be a small child or adult."
- Matthew R.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Highland Park/Fort Hill is an amazing place to raise kids. There a ton of young families in this diverse community. Our kids love the parks. It’s also really quiet for a city neighborhood. "
- Yajaira P.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Good schools and programs for children. Nice and quiet neighborhood. Everything is close by supermarkets, stores, church, shopping center and much more! "
- Trulia User
- Prev. Resident
- 4y ago
"My commute is easy going there is a bus stop on every corner and it’s easy to get to the train stations"
- Patricia R.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"I have lived here for 10 yrs, I have a community of neighbors who care. when we see something we say something. we make a difference in our community"
- AnonymousD
- Resident
- 4y ago
" Close to everything but not worth it. It’s nice that you are close to a lot of the city and a lot of other surrounding cities but it is way too unfriendly to live here. I hate living here."
- Valerie G.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"That is a great neighborhood and that there are a lot of things around there that you can get to easily and transportation is very good I’m looking to move into soon as possible me and my two kids Sometimes it gets very busy There is plenty of grocery stores around the area"
- Antonio Crespo
- Resident
- 4y ago
"It all depends on what part you live in. You have plenty of your ups and downs. Perks is that your close to city, cons the prices on a lot of houses and apartments have sky rocketed and it can be very hard for people to live in."
- Yajaira P.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"You see people walking their dogs all the time. Quiet neighborhood and public transportation everywhere. "
- Chastity R.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"It has a lot of history around the neighborhood one of the oldest churches in Boston is across the street. Schools are in the area and nice schools. Friendly corner stores and the owners remember faces."
- Antonio Crespo
- Resident
- 5y ago
"They would like the parks but they would like living in apartments because there are no pet friendly apartments "
- Shea G.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"I see people walking their dogs on the regular and dogs always seem loved by the niebors and children in the area."
- Lisa R.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"I do not walk my dog I have a yard , Neighborhood is dog friendly and everyone around here speaks when they see you with a dog."
- Loanny M.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Well is close to the city any where you go is about 15 to 20 minutes. But beside that nothing else it’s a crazy neighborhood can be very quite but at the same time dangerous "
- Todd
- Prev. Resident
- 5y ago
"Parks and history, beautiful homes. Good mix of community, families with children and young professionals, older longtime residents balance it out."
- Jaysonnicholson17
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Very good people here. So much history here in the southend. When you come to the south end there is a whole lot of "
- Todd
- Resident
- 5y ago
"the culture and the history. The character of the buildings and the spirit of the people that live there that make it a community."
- Jamie M.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"It is a minority neighborhood."
- Melzina H.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Roxbury is unique to me for the food. I feel as though there are many options. Spanish food, Jamician, Chinese food, or Indian. I always have an option."
- Kisha H.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"The diversity makes it unique -- the many faces of Roxbury. And the history within my city make it unique too."
- Vanessa M.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Roxbury has so many activities! Everyone is eventually brought together, whether it's a block party, or just a regualr cookout!"
Schools
- David A. Ellis Elementary School
- PK-5
- Public
- 362 Students
2/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageNo reviews available for this school. - Winthrop Elementary School
- PK-5
- Public
- 231 Students
4/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageNo reviews available for this school. - Nathan Hale School
- PK-5
- Public
- 171 Students
6/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageI was not happy when my son was assigned to this school since we live over 7 miles away and it takes him 45 minutes on the school bus. But we have realized that we WON the lottery! His teachers have been amazing. While he was on Ms.Hiatt's class she emailed constantly not matter what, I would receive a reply within 24 hours but usually the same day. The communication was amazing! I wish they expanded until 8th grade, its worth the trip!!Parent Review8y ago - Samuel W. Mason Pilot Elementary
- PK-5
- Public
- 221 Students
2/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageI was told this was a great school, it may have been many years ago, but for the past 5 years all I have done is gone to this school and tried to get one child help, same child, same issues, asking for help guidance suggestions and ultimatley its oh well its the child's job to figure it out because they feel they have done all they can, well if you feel you have done all you can and it hasnt helped this child one bit, how about lets get this child the help he needs and deserves with out the politicsParent Review5y ago - Trotter Elementary School
- PK-8
- Public
- 380 Students
3/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageSome teachers aren’t caring about students mental health.Parent Review1y ago - Haynes Early Education Center
- PK-1
- Public
- 172 Students
N/AGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageWonderful place to send your children the staff are friendly and superb. Everyone in the building are always greeting people, smiling and working as a team. Alot of activities for the kids , teachers are very involved with the kids and their parents a perfect A+. I would reccomend the Haynes to anyone.Parent Review8y ago - Orchard Gardens K-8 School
- PK-8
- Public
- 820 Students
2/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageNo reviews available for this school. - Paige Academy
- PK-6
- Private
N/AGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageMy granddaughter has only been going there since September but I am so impressed with this school. There is a low student/teacher ratio, it is racially diverse, the teachers are well educated and promote an environment of healthy living and learning. Most important to me....they are king, available and my granddaughter loves the school and the chickens!Other Review2y ago
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Homes in Roxbury
- Jorge Montero, Safety Realty Corp.
- The Roxbury Collaborative Group, Coldwell Banker Realty - Dorchester
- Michael Albano, Metropolitan Boston Real Estate, LLC
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