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    Best Neighborhoods for Commuters in Massachusetts (2026 Rankings)

    Looking for neighborhoods with great public transit in Massachusetts? We ranked 5 neighborhoods by Transit Score, which measures how well an area is served by public transportation. Higher scores mean easier commutes without a car.

    BostonMA
    Kurby Score: 62
    Transit Score: 100/100
    Home Value: $620,000
    Population: 675,647
    Walk Score: 99/100
    AQI: 52
    Beacon HillBoston, MA
    Kurby Score: 71
    Transit Score: 99/100
    Home Value: $985,000
    Population: 10,000
    Walk Score: 99/100
    AQI: 52
    Back BayBoston, MA
    Kurby Score: 66
    Transit Score: 98/100
    Home Value: $1,050,000
    Population: 26,000
    Walk Score: 100/100
    AQI: 52
    4
    South End BostonBoston, MA
    Kurby Score: 68
    Transit Score: 91/100
    Home Value: $825,000
    Population: 35,000
    Walk Score: 97/100
    AQI: 52
    5
    CambridgeBoston, MA
    Kurby Score: 61
    Transit Score: 80/100
    Home Value: $785,000
    Population: 118,977
    Walk Score: 94/100
    AQI: 52

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