The Boston area is experiencing strong demand for real estate and particularly near the city, there is strong competition when looking for a home. But there is good news as not all areas show teh same demand. You will find lower priced real estate only steps away from high-priced. You can find bargains when you do your research and try to read between the lines.
Top 12 Real Estate Areas in Boston - Growth
The following 12 areas show the strongest growth in prices in 2015:
| 1 | Roxbury (56%) |
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| 2 | Cambridge (40%) |
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| 3 | Boston South End/ Bay Village (34%) |
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| 4 | Beacon Hill (22%) |
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| 5 | Brookline (20%) | |
| 6 | Jamaica Plain (18%) |
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| 7 | Back Bay (13%) | |
| 8 | Arlington (11%) | |
| 9 | East Boston (11%) | |
| 10 | Melrose (10.6%) |
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| 11 | Wellesley (10%) |
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| 12 | Brighton (10%) | |
Top 12 Real Estate Areas in Boston - Fastest Selling
The following 12 areas have the shortest time on the market before a sale takes place :
| 1 | Arlington (20 days) | |
| 2 | Cambridge (30days) |
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| 3 | Jamaica Plain (32 days) |
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| 4 | Allston (40 days) | |
| 6 | Melrose (41 days) |
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| 7 | West Roxbury (43 days) |
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| 8 | Roxbury (45 days) | |
| 9 | East Boston (41 days) |
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| 10 | Medford (40 days |
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| 11 | North End (44 days) | |
| 11 | Wakefield (45 days) |
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| 12 | Roslindale (47 days) | |
