Back Bay
Metric
Central
$1.3M
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Median Price
Median Price
$1.2M
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Is Back Bay or Central more expensive?
Back Bay has a median home price of $1.3M and Central is $1.2M. Central is the more affordable option.
Which has better schools — Back Bay or Central?
Back Bay has no school rating on file and Central 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. Central has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.