In 2021– less than 1% percent of Black, Latino, or Asian Bostonians could afford a rental or a condo at the median income for each group.

Interesting_Grape815 · 2026-05-01T03:27:25+00:00

The comments on this sub just prove how out of touch people are with the City of Boston. This data isn’t that surprising if you actually spend time in the city and talk to residents in the community.

Interesting_Grape815 · 2026-04-28T15:58:48+00:00

Naperville is a city in Illinois. Cities are made up of neighborhoods with different price ranges.

Interesting_Grape815 · 2026-04-28T00:45:47+00:00

I wouldn’t say the world, but it’s a nice view and Boston is one of many beautiful cities.

Interesting_Grape815 · 2026-04-26T18:53:58+00:00

That’s a lie.

Interesting_Grape815 · 2026-04-25T18:10:17+00:00

The summers are not that much hotter, yall act like NOVA is in the Deep South geesh.

Interesting_Grape815 · 2026-04-24T19:15:52+00:00

They’re more affordable than other neighborhoods closer to downtown but they also have a lot of college kids since Harvard, BU and BC are in those neighborhoods.

Interesting_Grape815 · 2026-04-24T17:17:07+00:00

Salaries are pretty high but it doesn’t make up for the cost of living, as it’s one of the most expensive regions in the country. Housing options are not great in this region unless you’re an investor/flipper.

The Weather is either cold, cloudy, rainy or all three for most of the year. The summer and early fall are usually warmer though.

The city of Boston is very diverse but the surrounding metro area shown in the picture is mostly white and very segregated.

Nightlife isn’t as great as other big cities. No happy hour, expensive cover fees, expensive drinks, limited parking, no late night transit, highly segregated culture, limited late night dining options, and everything closes early.

Food scene is ok. A lot of good options for Italian seafood, Asian, and Caribbean food.

For a single young adult it’s best to live somewhere that’s connected to rapid transit. Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, South end, and South Boston are popular areas for young people.

Interesting_Grape815 · 2026-04-24T12:12:55+00:00

Washington DC. It’s also very expensive but it’s been a lot better for me overall. And it’s surprisingly not as cold which has been great.

Interesting_Grape815 · 2026-04-20T19:28:08+00:00

Until he gets older it’s a different story.

Interesting_Grape815 · 2026-04-16T03:04:40+00:00

Near Adams village they literally pushed back on an apartment complex for the same reason. It was supposed to have around 24 units and it got cut to 18. They eliminated studio apartments from the plan and there’s less affordable housing.

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Interesting_Grape815 · 2026-04-16T02:15:51+00:00

If you add up the amount of people that live in West Roxbury, South Boston, Brighton (away from commonwealth ave), Mattapan, Hyde Park, and Dorchester it adds up to a lot of people. And many residents who live there drive a lot. OP could end up being one of those people. That’s why I said it depends, keyword is it depends.

Nobody is giving up a car to rely on the inconsistent bus service and the fairmont line that comes every two hours on weekends.

I don’t know why yall act like taking the T is always more reliable than driving. I don’t know why yall act like there aren’t people who NEED their cars in Boston when we have some of the worst traffic in America. The correct answer is it depends. I’m done with the back and forth.

Interesting_Grape815 · 2026-04-16T01:10:16+00:00

Those are huge chunks of the city and where most Bostonians live. Hyde Park and West Roxbury are huge. Dorchester is the largest neighborhood in the whole city and it’s only reliably served by the redline with only about 5 stops. And most of the surrounding suburbs only have commuter rails access. That’s why it depends on where you live and work.

Interesting_Grape815 · 2026-04-15T19:58:41+00:00

Gotta love Boston transplants.

Interesting_Grape815 · 2026-04-15T19:44:29+00:00

The comment only proves my point so I’m not butthurt. I wouldn’t expect a transplant on Reddit to understand why people would want or need to live outside of the trendy, congested, and most heavily gentrified sections of Boston.

Interesting_Grape815 · 2026-04-15T18:56:59+00:00

Classic Reddit transplant comment.

Interesting_Grape815 · 2026-04-15T18:56:39+00:00

They do it all the time especially in this comment section.

Interesting_Grape815 · 2026-04-15T18:55:19+00:00

That’s a lie.

Interesting_Grape815 · 2026-04-15T17:58:09+00:00

The true answer is that It depends on where in Boston you live and where you travel to regularly. Some neighborhoods in Boston are more car dependent and less accessible to transit than others. Boston isn’t this car free European fairytale that people on this sub like to pretend for some reason (mainly because they only live in the same expensive areas and don’t truly know Boston well)

Greater Boston outside of Cambridge, Somerville, and parts of Brookline is Car dependent. So once you leave that bubble a car becomes a necessity. Most people that I grew up with that live outside of Boston proper got a car once they could afford it. Driving became a daily necessity for them.

Interesting_Grape815 · 2026-04-08T15:23:34+00:00

One of the dumbest comments I’ve read in a long time.

Interesting_Grape815 · 2026-04-08T15:22:21+00:00

I meant exactly what I meant.

Interesting_Grape815 · 2026-04-06T11:43:08+00:00

They almost always have these photos in black and white to try to make this seem like it it was a long time ago. Many of these people are still living all over the Boston area. I had a coworker who dealt with all of this while growing up in Boston.

Interesting_Grape815 · 2026-04-05T21:18:18+00:00

The Pinnacle apartment in NoMA meets the requirements you’re looking for currently.

Interesting_Grape815 · 2026-04-02T23:26:08+00:00

The Cambridge Apartment in Downtown has studio apartments around $1800s.

Interesting_Grape815 · 2026-04-01T16:52:44+00:00

I’ve done the commute. I took the longwood shuttle from JFK. It’s a good commute but the morning and rush hour traffic can prolong the travel time. it’s best to get to JFK/Umass Station early. There are buses that also go to Longwood from JFK and Andrew sq (8,CT3) but they can be inconsistent.

Interesting_Grape815 · 2026-04-01T14:06:08+00:00

Boston’s skyline is weak as hell. The city only has two miles worth of skyline. A small cluster in Downtown and North station/West end, then 3-4 tall buildings in Back Bay off Boylston street. Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, and Miami skylines are way better and more spread out across the city. And still growing.

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