Central vs Beacon Hill

Boston, MA Neighborhood Comparison

Central and Beacon Hill cost about the same: $1.2M vs $1.1M (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Central
$1.2M median
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Neighborhood B
Beacon Hill
$1.1M median
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Central
Metric
Beacon Hill
$1.2M
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Median Price
$1.1M
Central
Median Price
100%
Beacon Hill
Median Price
97%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Central or Beacon Hill more expensive?

Central has a median home price of $1.2M and Beacon Hill is $1.1M. Beacon Hill is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Central or Beacon Hill?

Central 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?

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