Boston metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Boston, MA
$882,500Median listing price
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About Boston
Boston is the region's urban core — historic neighborhoods, world-class institutions, and the densest job market in New England. Housing runs from Back Bay brownstones and South End rowhouses to triple-deckers in Dorchester and high-rise condos downtown and in the Seaport.
Home prices in Boston
The median listing price in Boston is $882,500.
Top places in Boston
- Boston Common and the Public Garden — the city's central green and the start of the Freedom Trail.
- Newbury Street and the Back Bay — brownstones, shopping, and dining.
- Fenway Park — historic ballpark and the surrounding Fenway–Kenmore district.
- The Seaport District — waterfront dining, the ICA, and harbor views.
- The Freedom Trail — 2.5 miles of historic sites from the Common to Charlestown.
- The Charles River Esplanade — running and sailing along the river.
- The Museum of Fine Arts and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Quincy Market.
Commuting from Boston
- MBTA Red, Orange, Green, and Blue Lines, the Silver Line, and Commuter Rail from North Station and South Station serve the city (approximate; check current MBTA schedules).
- Most in-city trips to downtown take roughly 15–35 minutes by T; Commuter Rail from outer neighborhoods adds more.
- Driving within the city varies widely by neighborhood and traffic; most cross-city drives run ~20–45 minutes.
Schools in Boston
Public schools: Boston Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Boston FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Boston, MA?
The median listing price in Boston is $882,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Boston, MA?
MBTA Red, Orange, Green, and Blue Lines, the Silver Line, and Commuter Rail from North Station and South Station serve the city (approximate; check current MBTA schedules). - Which school district serves Boston, MA?
Boston is served by Boston Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.