Back Bay vs South End

Boston, MA Neighborhood Comparison

Back Bay's median sale price is $1.3M, about $355k (36%) more than South End's $995k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Back Bay
$1.3M median
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Neighborhood B
South End
$995k median
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Back Bay
Metric
South End
$1.3M
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Median Price
$995k
Back Bay
Median Price
100%
South End
Median Price
74%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Back Bay or South End more expensive?

Back Bay has a median home price of $1.3M and South End is $995k. South End is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Back Bay or South End?

Back Bay has no school rating on file and South End 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. South End has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.