When deciding where to live in the Boston, the first thing that comes to mind is the incredible variety of communities that is Boston and its surrounding area. In fact, the city of Boston is not one homogenous area, but is composed of 23 neighborhoods, each of them unique with its own history, economics and culture.
So when deciding where to live in Boston, we need to look carefully at some of the important elements that define these areas, such as income levels, quality of schools, style of community, diversity and real estate prices,
Best Boston Neighborhoods - Compare
The following table compares characteristics of each Boston neigborhood. Pleas click each neighborhood for more details.
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