Best Neighborhoods for Families in Massachusetts (2026 Rankings)
Finding the best family-friendly neighborhoods in Massachusetts means looking at safety, walkability, and community stability. We analyzed 6 neighborhoods to find areas with the lowest crime rates combined with strong homeownership and walkability.
Back BayBoston, MA
Violent Crime Rate: 3.3 per 1K
Home Value: $1,050,000
Population: 26,000
Walk Score: 100/100
AQI: 52
Violent Crime Rate: 3.3 per 1K
Home Value: $750,000
Population: 4,815
Walk Score: 76/100
AQI: 31
Beacon HillBoston, MA
Violent Crime Rate: 3.3 per 1K
Home Value: $985,000
Population: 10,000
Walk Score: 99/100
AQI: 52
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South End BostonBoston, MA
Violent Crime Rate: 3.3 per 1K
Home Value: $825,000
Population: 35,000
Walk Score: 97/100
AQI: 52
5
CambridgeBoston, MA
Violent Crime Rate: 3.3 per 1K
Home Value: $785,000
Population: 118,977
Walk Score: 94/100
AQI: 52
6
BostonMA
Violent Crime Rate: 3.3 per 1K
Home Value: $620,000
Population: 675,647
Walk Score: 99/100
AQI: 52
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