Boston is a vibrant, compact city where history and innovation live side by side, from the colonial streets of Beacon Hill to the tech-hubs of Seaport District. With 23 official neighborhoods, each area has its own distinct character and story
Founded in 1630, Boston is one of America’s oldest and most storied cities — a dynamic hub where historic charm meets cutting-edge innovation. As the capital of Massachusetts and the cultural and economic heart of New England, Boston blends world-class education, vibrant neighborhoods, and a thriving economy rooted in technology, medicine, finance, and the arts.
Boston is made up of 23 distinct neighborhoods, each with its own personality and rhythm — from the cobblestone streets of Beacon Hill and the brownstones of Back Bay, to the eclectic energy of Jamaica Plain and the waterfront transformation of the Seaport District. Together, they create a mosaic of history, culture, and community that makes Boston both cosmopolitan and deeply local.
The city’s institutions are world-renowned: Harvard and MIT sit just across the Charles River, while Boston University, Northeastern, and Tufts anchor a higher-education corridor that fuels research, innovation, and opportunity. Boston’s hospitals — including Mass General, Brigham and Women’s, and Boston Children’s — are among the most respected globally.
Residents and visitors alike enjoy the city’s many green spaces and waterfront access. The Emerald Necklace park system, designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, connects scenic retreats like the Boston Common, Public Garden, and Jamaica Pond. The Harborwalk and Charles River Esplanade offer miles of walking, biking, and recreation against a backdrop of skyline and sea.
Walkable streets, efficient public transit, and proximity to world-class amenities make Boston a city that thrives on connection — between past and present, neighborhoods and neighbors, ideas and opportunity. Whether you’re drawn by its history, culture, or economic vitality, Boston remains one of the most livable and inspiring urban centers in the United States.
Incorporated: 1822
Area: 48.4 square miles
Population (2020 Census): 675,647
Neighborhoods: 23 officially recognized
FY2025 Residential Tax Rate: $10.74 per $1,000 of assessed value
663,972 people live in Boston, where the median age is 33.2 and the average individual income is $60,001. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Boston, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Chattermark Distillers, Beacon Hill Bakery, and OKW.
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| Dining | 3.5 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.56 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.39 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.74 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.17 miles | 42 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.3 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.15 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.06 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.65 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Boston has 279,216 households, with an average household size of 2.22. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Boston do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 663,972 people call Boston home. The population density is 13,735.4 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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