South Boston, Boston, MA Community Information

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South Boston, Boston, MA Community Information

Population

33,167

Median Age

34.9

Median Household Income

$56,045

Households with Children

41.60%

Median Travel Time to Work

28 minutes

South Boston, Boston, MA Real Estate Market Information

Homes Owned

32.53%

Homes Rented

62.78%

Homes Vacant

4.69%

South Boston, Boston, MA Home Price-Rent Ratio

The price-rent ratio is a great way to compare the costs of buying and renting both within a city and is useful to compare against other cities as well. Technically it is the average cost of ownership divided by the received rent income if buying to let. The formula is House Price / (Monthly Rent x 12).

0:1

Low Home Price-Rent Ratio

High Home Price-Rent Ratio

What does it mean?

1-10

It is less expensive to own than to rent a home in this city depending factors such as length of ownership.

11-20

The total costs of ownership of a home in this city are greater than the costs of renting, but it might still make financial sense depending on the situation.

21 or greater

The total costs of owning a home in this city are greater than the costs of renting depending factors such as length of ownership.

*Note that this index is a broad measure. Contact a local agent to understand local market conditions.

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South Boston, Boston, MA School Information

Elementary Schools

Julie's Family Learning Program | 133 Dorchester St
Gate Of Heaven Elementary School | 609 E 4th St
St Peter Academy | 371 W 4th St
St Brigid School | 866 E Broadway
St Mary School | 52 Boston St
Cathedral Grammar School | 595 Harrison Ave

Primary Schools

Joseph P Tynan | 650 E 4th St
Michael J Perkins | 50 Burke St
James Condon Elementary School | 200 D St
Oliver Hazard Perry | 745 E 7th St
Roger Clap | 35 Harvest St
Paul A Dever | 325 Mount Vernon St

Middle Schools

Patrick F Gavin Middle School | 215 Dorchester St
John W Mccormack | 315 Mount Vernon St
Dorchester Collegiate Academy Charter | 131 Hancock St
Dearborn | 35 Greenville St

Secondary Schools

Little House Altern | 275 E Cottage St
Boston College High School | 150 William T Morrissey Blvd
Commonwealth School | 151 Commonwealth Ave

High Schools

Odyssey High School | 95 G St
Monument High School | 95 G St
Excel High School | 95 G St
Community Academy | 76 Shirley St
Boston Day And Evening Academy Charter School | 20 Kearsarge Ave
Snowden Int'l High School | 150 Newbury St

Other Schools

Boston Collegiate Charter School | 11 Mayhew St
Quincy Upper School | 152 Arlington St
William Mckinley | 90 Warren Ave
Carter Developmental Center | 396 Northampton St

These are the closest schools to your requested location. Proximity does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please consult your real estate agent or school district to confirm the schools you are zoned to attend.