Back Bay vs Beacon Hill

Boston, MA Neighborhood Comparison

Back Bay's median sale price is $1.3M, about $225k (20%) more than Beacon Hill's $1.1M (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Back Bay
$1.3M median
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Neighborhood B
Beacon Hill
$1.1M median
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Back Bay
Metric
Beacon Hill
$1.3M
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Median Price
$1.1M
Back Bay
Median Price
100%
Beacon Hill
Median Price
83%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Back Bay or Beacon Hill more expensive?

Back Bay has a median home price of $1.3M and Beacon Hill is $1.1M. Beacon Hill is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Back Bay or Beacon Hill?

Back Bay has no school rating on file and Beacon Hill has no school rating on file (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

Back Bay has no Walk Score on file. Beacon Hill has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.