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South End
  • Neighborhood in Boston, MA
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Neighborhood
Boston

South End

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Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    unavailable
  3. Housing
    D+
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    C+
  8. Weather
    B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A+
South End is a neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts with a population of 10,575. South End is in Suffolk County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in South End offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In South End there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in South End and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in South End are above average.
About South End...
Population
10,575
Neighborhood in
Boston
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,235,284
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,656
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    61%
  • Own
    39%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    262.6
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    243.9
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    277.6
    500.1
  • Theft
    2,093.4
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    198.8
    284

Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$165,698
National
$69,021
Families with Children
14%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    37%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    10%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    11%
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