This uniquely shaped neighborhood sits in south-western Boston and is home to around 20,000 people. The neighborhood's proximity to numerous different universities means that many different students from many different backgrounds call it home. However, there is much more than that to this neighborhood. The neighborhood is vibrant and energetic. A perfect match for students, young professionals, and young families.
As soon as you step foot into this neighborhood, you will be immediately overcome with fond memories of your days in college. The neighborhood is friendly and vibrant and full of students walking and biking to and from their classes. In fact, around 42% of residents are in their 20s and 32% are aged 20-24. As a result, the neighborhood is full of students, young professionals, and young families.
The energy in this neighborhood is also quite youthful, despite it being a fairly old neighborhood in the city. So while the population is largely young, some of the architecture is very old. Of course there are newer homes, condos and building, but there are also a ton of old brick townhouses and freestanding family homes that have been around for centuries. As a result, you have your pick from a wide variety of different types of places to rent.
In addition to the universities nearby, there is quite a few different options when it comes to restaurants, bars, and shopping. While a lot of the options are geared towards the younger population, there is definitely something for everyone. There is also ample green space if you decide you want to step away from the energy and hustle and bustle of the neighborhood.
Prior to the American Revolution, the area where Mission Hill presently sits was land owned by wealthy Boston families. Most of the land was an orchard farm that was owned by the Parker family, until a barrel of cider fell and killed the owner. The orchard remained open for a bit longer, but soon enough, the land began to be sold and developed. Development continued throughout the 19th century and throughout the 1900s, the neighborhood was home to many immigrants coming over from Ireland, Germany, Italy, and other countries. It was seen as a dangerous neighborhood in the 1970s, but ever since the 1990s, this fear has faded and the neighborhood is slowly diversifying and gentrifying, and has the reputation of one of the most ethnically diverse neighborhoods in all of Boston.
The reason why the neighborhood likely attracts a lot of students is it’s relatively low cost of living compared to the rest of Boston. The median gross rent is far lower than compared to other neighborhoods in Boston, but there still remains more expensive places if you are looking for just that. However, the average income of the neighborhood is just over $33,000, so everyone enjoys the relatively cheap cost of living and rent compared to the rest of Boston. In fact, the affordable rent and cost of living is one of the reasons why this neighborhood is so desirable.
While driving a car is more viable in Mission Hill than a number of other neighborhoods, most residents here prefer other methods. In fact, over 65% of the population of this neighborhood walk, bike, or take some type of public transit to work. Walking and biking is very common (especially during the warmer months), as the neighborhood is very full of students living on a budget who might want to save as much money as they can. Also, the neighborhood is full of beautiful architecture that makes for some nice eye candy while walking to class or work. However, if public transit is more your style, don’t you worry, Mission Hill is great for that too. There are a few different bus routes that go throughout the neighborhood and both the Orange Line and the Green Line subway’s make stops there too.
| Bedrooms | Rent | Rent / sqft |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,013 | $52 |
| 1 BR | $2,976 | $56 |
| 2 BR | $2,998 | $44 |
| 3 BR | $3,800 | $40 |
| 4+ BR | $5,450 | $43 |
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Mission Hill is located within 02120. This area currently has 15,322 residents in 4,755 households. Out of the total population, 25.75% of the residents speak another language at home instead of English. The majority of the inhabitants in this zipcode are currently unmarried and have a median age of 24.
When looking at residents older than 25, around 22.20% have graduated from high school, 21.49% have a bachelor's degree, and 20.25% have obtained their master's degree or above. Employment rate is typically around 52.5% and the median income in this zipcode is $29,592.
At least 90.85% of those living in this zipcode are renting their homes. Most residents will commute to work by public transportation with an average commute time of 27 minutes.
Geographically, 02120 is a part of Suffolk County, Massachusetts. This county is currently home to 767,719 residents, or 299,658 households with a median income of $57,439. Residents in Suffolk County, Massachusetts have a median age of 32 and 64.20% are currently renting their homes in the area.
Finally, Suffolk County, Massachusetts is a part of the greater Boston, MA - NH - RI Urban Area. For those unfamiliar with the area, The Boston, MA - NH - RI Urban Area is currently home to a population 4,343,828 across 1,635,254 households. Those living in this urban area have a median income of $77,009 and median age of 38. In general, at least 40.37% of the residents are currently renting their homes in this area.
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