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Living in Boston<\/span><\/a> offers residents rich history, excellent food, world-class education, and grand entertainment. Commonly known as \u201cBeantown\u201d because of its famous baked beans, Boston is home to countless events and landmarks, like the Boston Marathon and Fenway Park.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Massachusetts <\/span>real estate attorney<\/span> <\/a>Jordana Greenman,<\/span> describes Boston beautifully: \u201c<\/span>Seasons? W<\/span>e’ve got them \u2013 sometimes all four in a single day.\u00a0 The ocean? Ours comes with unmatched views of history, where simply standing at the water’s edge connects you to tales spanning centuries. Sports?\u00a0 Championship traditions are woven into our fabric.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Boston might not be among the biggest cities in the U.S., but this historic city has so much to offer. So, if you haven\u2019t already started looking at <\/span>apartments for rent<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>homes for sale in Boston<\/span><\/a>, here are the top nine reasons why you\u2019ll love making this city your new home.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1) Great transportation and walkability<\/span><\/h2>\n

Offering locals one of the world\u2019s best transportation systems, it isn\u2019t difficult to get around Boston. Many Bostonians give up their personal vehicles and instead rely heavily on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), serving nearly every neighborhood and suburb in Boston. According to Walkscore.com, Boston is a \u201cWalker\u2019s Paradise\u201d with a <\/span>Walk Score of 98<\/span><\/a>. This means that daily errands don\u2019t require a car, so not only are you <\/span>reducing your carbon footprint<\/span><\/a> and getting some much-needed fresh air, but you\u2019re also saving on the price of transportation. The easy access to shops and restaurants alone makes for one of the reasons to move to Boston.<\/span><\/p>\n

2) Boston\u2019s thriving food scene<\/span><\/h2>\n

From Boston cream pies and Parker House rolls to Boston baked beans and Fenway Franks, Boston is a wonderful place to enjoy food and drinks. Boston also has a great selection of fresh seafood, so you can indulge in some of the best clam chowder, oysters, lobster rolls, and more. In addition to Boston\u2019s classics and famed seafood, the city offers nearly every cuisine you can imagine. Be sure to check out Kava Neo-Taverna, Dakzen, Giulia, and Cafe Sushi for just a small sampling of Boston\u2019s cuisine.<\/span><\/p>\n

The team at <\/span>Standard Title & Escrow<\/span><\/a>, a boutique closing firm, shares that<\/span> from May through October, there\u2019s no better <\/span>place to live than in Boston<\/span><\/a>. For those who just relocated or are temporarily visiting, they suggest, \u201cTry Standard partner, Dan Godefroi’s favorite, a classic North Shore three-way roast beef sandwich.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

3) Sports culture<\/span><\/h2>\n

The locals are utterly devoted to the Boston professional sports scene, and there\u2019s something really special about cheering on The Sox (MLB), Pats (NFL), Bruins (NHL), or Celtics (NBA). In Beantown, professional sports are a sense of pride, so grab a hotdog or kettle corn and enjoy a game of your choosing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4) Rich history<\/span><\/h2>\n

As one of the first American colonies, <\/span>Boston is known for<\/span><\/a> being a history lover\u2019s dream. Some of our nation\u2019s deepest roots began in Boston and are still preserved today. If you decide to move to Boston, you\u2019ll be living in the home of the Boston Tea Party, the fuse that set off the American Revolution. Soak up history at The Museum of African American History, USS Constitution Museum, the Granary Burial Ground, Paul Revere\u2019s House, and the Freedom Trail. No matter where you go in Boston, there is history to be appreciated and enjoyed, with a historical marker or site around every corner.<\/span><\/p>\n

5) Things to do<\/span><\/h2>\n

No matter your interests, there\u2019s always something to do in Boston. From cultural activities to exciting professional sporting events, there\u2019s an activity for everyone. Some popular events that take place in Boston include the Boston Marathon, Harborfest, ArtWeek Boston, and the Boston Calling Music Festival. If your perfect day is spent beachside in a quaint town, not far from Boston you\u2019ll find yourself at the hamlets of Nantasket, Martha\u2019s Vineyard, Nantucket, and the numerous towns on Cape Cod, such as <\/span>Eastham, MA<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Provincetown, MA<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>Hyannis, MA<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019d rather spend the day in the mountains, there are plenty of opportunities to escape the city. Explore the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts and visit towns like Lenox and Great Barrington. You can also catch yourself at the Catamount Mountain Resort and Ski Butternut if you\u2019re a mountain skier, snowboarder, or just want to tube down the mountainside. You can even venture off into Vermont and find Killington, Okemo, and Pico Mountains for some steep downhill runs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Boston is also poised with a vibrant retail scene. Jonathan Lapat, <\/span>Boston Managing Principal for <\/span>SRS Real Estate Partners<\/span><\/a> recommends exploring Newbury Street. He says, \u201c<\/span>Newbury Street is popping with recent additions, such as Yeti and K\u00dcHL, along with other brands ranging from Alo, Cartier,\u00a0 Sephora, Google, Zara, Birkenstock, Brandy Melville, Hoka, and so many more options.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

6) Access to the outdoors<\/span><\/h2>\n

From the Arnold Arboretum to Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, <\/span>Boston neighborhoods<\/span><\/a> all across the city offer opportunities to enjoy the outdoors without venturing outside city limits. In fact, you can find the nation\u2019s very first public park, Boston Common, right in downtown Boston. Other popular parks to enjoy include the Public Garden and The Esplanade. Because Boston is surrounded by water, there are plenty of water activities you can partake in, like whale watching, kayaking, and paddleboarding. If you\u2019re looking to escape the city for some hiking, biking, or cross-country skiing, take a 10-minute drive north of the city and you\u2019ll find yourself in the Middlesex Fells Reservation.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re checking out Arnold Arboretum, Greg Banks, <\/span>Owner of <\/span>Set the Stage Boston<\/span><\/a>, a Boston based staging company says, \u201cWhether you prefer wide, stroller-friendly paths or quiet woodland trails that disappear into the trees, there’s always something new to discover.\u201d During each season, Greg shares how the Arnold Arboretum offers something different, whether that’s an \u201cexplosion of color\u201d or \u201chills with sledders.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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7) Weather<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re a 4-season type person, you\u2019ll love <\/span>owning a home<\/span><\/a> or renting an apartment in Boston. It\u2019s true that some consider Boston winters brutal, however, Boston\u2019s climate is considered temperate. Winters can get quite cold and snowy, with an average low of 26 degrees in January. Summers see warmer temps, with highs of 82 degrees in July. But Autumn in New England just can\u2019t be beaten \u2013 the fall foliage is truly a breathtaking view to take in.<\/span><\/p>\n

8) Excellent healthcare<\/span><\/h2>\n

You can find many top-rated hospitals and doctors right within the city\u2019s limits, making access to healthcare one of the top reasons to move to Boston. A few of the wonderful hospitals to take note of are Boston\u2019s Children\u2019s Hospital, Brigham and Women\u2019s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Massachusetts General Hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n

9) Innovative culture<\/span><\/h2>\n

A list of reasons to move to Boston wouldn\u2019t be complete without mentioning its infamous educational institutions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The team at <\/span>Tandem<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>an online platform for finding office space to lease says, \u201cYou can sit in a Tatte in Kendall Square and be surrounded by Harvard and MIT students furiously working on their startups. It’s a city where ambition feels contagious, and everyone in the room seems convinced they’re building something that matters. That shared optimism is what makes living in Boston feel like you’re a part of something bigger.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Methodology:\u00a0<\/strong>Median home sale price data was pulled from the\u00a0US Housing Market<\/a> resource during April 2022.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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