Medicine, universities, walkable history; winter + price. Median home price runs about $747K with an effective property tax near 1.14% — roughly $8,516/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
Dimension
Boston
Median home price
$747K
Effective property tax
1.14%
Tax friendliness
5/10
Winter mildness
4/10
Summer comfort
8/10
Walkability
7/10
Outdoor access
7/10
Culture & food
9/10
Healthcare
10/10
Airport connectivity
9/10
Schools
9/10
Safety
7/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
10/10
Growth trajectory
4/10
Who it fits: people who want life on foot, anyone prioritizing healthcare, families weighing schools, buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: