Best Places to Live in Boston 2017
Photograph by Greg DuBois
The market in Boston keeps getting hotter, with prices continuing to rise and homes selling faster than ever. That’s why now’s the perfect time to get reacquainted with the ’burbs, where real estate is still relatively affordable and there’s plenty of room to grow. You just need to know where to look. With that in mind, we crunched the numbers and surveyed the landscape in more than 100 locales north, south, and west of the city to find the top towns for every life stage, whether you’re looking for great schools, top-notch amenities, or just the most bang for your real estate buck. Happy house-hunting.
WHERE TO BUY BEYOND BOSTON
North
West
South
HOW DOES YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD COMPARE?
Chart: Single-Family Home Prices
Chart: Condo Prices
PLUS
All Signs Point to a Seller’s Market
How to Get the Best Deal
Hot New Condo Developments
and finally…
TAKE THE QUIZ
Which Cape Town Is Right for You?
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