Downtown Boston vs Central

Boston, MA Neighborhood Comparison
Overall Edge
Central leads
Central wins 1 of 1 categories
Neighborhood A
Downtown Boston
$1.9M median
Ultra Luxury Executive
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Neighborhood B
Central
$1.3M median
Upscale Executive
⭐ Overall Leader
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Downtown Boston
Metric
Central
$1.9M

Median Price
$1.3M
Downtown Boston
Median Price
100%
Central
Median Price
69%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downtown Boston or Central more expensive?

Downtown Boston has a median home price of $1.9M and Central is $1.3M. Central is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Downtown Boston or Central?

Downtown Boston has a school rating of N/A/10 and Central rates N/A/10 on the NeighborSeek scale.

Which is more walkable?

Downtown Boston scores N/A/100 for walkability. Central scores N/A/100. Central is the more walkable option.