Back Bay vs South End

Boston, MA Neighborhood Comparison
Overall Edge
South End leads
South End wins 1 of 1 categories
Neighborhood A
Back Bay
$1.5M median
Ultra Luxury Executive
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Neighborhood B
South End
$1.2M median
Upscale Executive
⭐ Overall Leader
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Back Bay
Metric
South End
$1.5M

Median Price
$1.2M
Back Bay
Median Price
100%
South End
Median Price
77%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Back Bay or South End more expensive?

Back Bay has a median home price of $1.5M and South End is $1.2M. South End is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Back Bay or South End?

Back Bay has a school rating of N/A/10 and South End rates N/A/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.

Which is more walkable?

Back Bay scores N/A/100 for walkability. South End scores N/A/100. South End is the more walkable option.