Downtown Boston vs Beacon Hill

Boston, MA Neighborhood Comparison

Downtown Boston's median sale price is $1.6M, about $428k (38%) more than Beacon Hill's $1.1M (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Downtown Boston
$1.6M median
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Neighborhood B
Beacon Hill
$1.1M median
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Downtown Boston
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Beacon Hill
$1.6M
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Median Price
$1.1M
Downtown Boston
Median Price
100%
Beacon Hill
Median Price
72%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downtown Boston or Beacon Hill more expensive?

Downtown Boston has a median home price of $1.6M and Beacon Hill is $1.1M. Beacon Hill is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Downtown Boston or Beacon Hill?

Downtown Boston 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?

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