Downtown Boston vs Central

Boston, MA Neighborhood Comparison

Downtown Boston's median sale price is $1.6M, about $388k (33%) more than Central's $1.2M (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Downtown Boston
$1.6M median
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Neighborhood B
Central
$1.2M median
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Downtown Boston
Metric
Central
$1.6M
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Median Price
$1.2M
Downtown Boston
Median Price
100%
Central
Median Price
75%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downtown Boston or Central more expensive?

Downtown Boston has a median home price of $1.6M and Central is $1.2M. Central is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Downtown Boston or Central?

Downtown Boston has no school rating on file and Central 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. Central has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.