South Boston

A traditional city neighborhood with an extended waterfront playground.

Welcome to South Boston

 
A traditional city neighborhood with an extended waterfront playground.
 
South Boston, fondly dubbed “Southie” by locals, is one of the area’s oldest and most storied neighborhoods. A strong sense of tradition lives on here: locals remain intensely devoted to Boston sports teams and celebrate holidays with ornate parades and displays of pride. Long stretches of beaches and a historical waterfront park along Dorchester Bay make South Boston attractive to nature-lovers, long distance runners, and families alike.
 
A traditional city neighborhood featuring an expansive waterfront playground. The community is quickly growing: new restaurants and homes are rapidly rising along the industrial corridor where South Boston meets the Seaport.
 

What to Expect

 
Waterfront walks and a true sense of community.
 
Locals spend their weekend days taking long strolls down William Day Boulevard which traces the edge of Dorchester Bay, pausing to watch gulls sail over the South Boston shoreline. Adventurous trekkers can go as far as Head Island Causeway, often rewarding themselves with hot fish and chips from Sullivan’s on Castle Island when they reach the end of the road. The South Boston population is bonded by a strong sense of community, and they demonstrate it best each year during their famous St. Patrick’s Day parade, when nearly every resident comes to march or watch along with visitors from other parts of the city and state.
 

The Lifestyle

 
Classic Boston with an easy commute to downtown.
 
Those who live in South Boston embody what it truly means to be from old-school Boston. Every game that the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, and Bruins play is watched with near-religious fervor over pitchers at many a local pub. They gather to chat local politics along the hand-carved bar at Amrheins and lunch on spuckies (Boston’s take on sub sandwiches) at Worden Hall. South Boston residents have a quick commute to the city center, so Downtown’s draws are only fifteen minutes away.
 

Unexpected Appeal

 
A sky crisscrossed by jets.
 
Many planes landing at Logan International Airport fly directly adjacent to South Boston, though the residential neighborhood is not actually in the flight path. Residents often consider them a reminder of the cosmopolitan hub that Boston is, and the distant hum of jet engines fades into the background.
 

The Market

 
New construction meets traditional.
 
South Boston is a mishmash of architecture and living options. Traditional triple-deckers divided into condominiums and apartments border historic single-family homes and modern new construction developments with elevators and garage parking. There is a distinct difference between the housing options on the East Side, which are more conventional, and the West Side, where homes are largely brand new and modern.
 

You'll Fall in Love With

 
Weekends spent exploring the grounds of Castle Island and Fort Independence Park.
 
Pleasure Bay is the hidden gem of South Boston and exploring the area makes residents feel as though they are living in the land of legends. When standing on the shores of Castle Island, one can imagine the tall masts of Revolutionary War ships just over the horizon, and visitors can still wander the very granite chambers of Fort Independence Park that inspired writer Edgar Allen Poe.

Property Listings

For Sale
MLS® 73265709

$9,450,000

4 Glover Ct, Boston, MA 02127
46,682 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73265708

$9,450,000

4 Glover Ct, Boston, MA 02127
46,682 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73281808

$7,000,000

258-270 K Street, Boston, MA 02127
5 Beds 4 Baths 3,228 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73281766

$7,000,000

258-270 K Street, Boston, MA 02127
Pending
MLS® 73048972

$4,750,000

804 East Seventh, Boston, MA 02127
9 Beds 18 Baths 32,000 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 73287167

$3,599,000

240-244 W 3rd Street, Boston, MA 02127
12 Beds 11 Baths 6,009 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73094948

$3,000,000

493-495 E 7th St, Boston, MA 02127
9 Beds 8 Baths 5,668 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73318686

$2,899,000

335 K Street, Boston, MA 02127
4 Beds 4 Baths 2,762 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 73305470

$2,600,000

52-54 N St, Boston, MA 02127
9 Beds 6 Baths 5,460 Sq.Ft.
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Overview for South Boston, MA

35,282 people live in South Boston, where the median age is 33 and the average individual income is $74,331. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

35,282

Total Population

33 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$74,331

Average individual Income

Around South Boston, MA

There's plenty to do around South Boston, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

93
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
61
Bikeable
Bike Score
55
Good Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Third Time Ice Cream, Puritan Ice Cream, and Dewey Square Park.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Third Time Ice Cream Logo
Dining 4.23 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.76 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dewey Square Park Logo
Active 1.4 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Naomi Rotstein Personal Training Logo
Active 2.12 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
PlayYourCourt Logo
Active 2.46 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Back Bay Health Logo
Active 2.1 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for South Boston, MA

Population Households Employment

South Boston has 16,803 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in South Boston do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 35,282 people call South Boston home. The population density is 33,500.571 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

35,282

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

33

Median Age

47.39 / 52.61%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
16,803

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$74,331

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

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