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Back Bay

The architecture and buildings in the Back Bay are truly beautiful and unique.

Welcome to Back Bay

Boston’s Back Bay is one of the most popular neighborhoods in Boston Proper. An area full of great architecture, endless activity, and history. Newbury Street is a top destination and international attraction that runs through the Back Bay and is prime for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Head a few blocks to the north and take in the beautiful esplanade that runs along the Charles River where the activity possibilities are endless.
 
The architecture and buildings in the Back Bay are truly beautiful and unique. Each is almost totally different from the next. The streets lined with brick rowhouses and brownstones all date back to the 1800s when they were originally constructed. The main streets in the area include Beacon Street, Commonwealth Avenue, Marlborough, Newbury, and Boylston Streets which all run east and west taking you either outside of the city or towards the Boston Common, Public Garden, and Downtown. Residential and retail spaces are found throughout in a varied mix of street by street.
 

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Overview for Back Bay, MA

23,985 people live in Back Bay, where the median age is 34.7 and the average individual income is $108,170.17. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

23,985

Total Population

34.7 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$108,170.17

Average individual Income

Around Back Bay, MA

There's plenty to do around Back Bay, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

100
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
86
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
89
Excellent Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Ash & Rose, Naomi Rotstein Personal Training, and Capoeira Gerais.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Ash & Rose Logo
Shopping 0.99 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Naomi Rotstein Personal Training Logo
Active 0.3 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Capoeira Gerais Logo
Active 0.83 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Studio 617 Logo
Active 0.23 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Tohoku Judo Club Logo
Active 4 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Spira Yoga Shala Logo
Active 1.46 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Back Bay, MA

Population Households Employment

Back Bay has 13,537 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Back Bay do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 23,985 people call Back Bay home. The population density is 35,065.15 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

23,985

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

34.7

Median Age

47.14 / 52.86%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
13,537

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$108,170.17

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Back Bay, MA

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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Back Bay. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
The Newman School
247 Marlborough St, Boston, MA, 02116
PRIVATE
7th - 12th
No rating available
Learning Project Elementary School
107 Marlborough St, Boston, MA, 02116
PRIVATE
K - 6th
No rating available
The Newman School
247 Marlborough St, Boston, MA, 02116
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
Kingsley Montessori School
30 Fairfield St, Boston, MA, 02116
PRIVATE
PreK - 6th
No rating available
Snowden International School at Copley
150 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02116
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Kingsley Montessori School
26 Exeter St, Boston, MA, 02116
PRIVATE
PreK - 6th
No rating available

Property Listings

For Sale
MLS® 73171090

$1,700,000

201 Newbury St Unit: 302, Boston, MA 02116
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,097 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73135979

$35,000,000

1 Dalton Street Unit: 6102, Boston, MA 02115
5 Beds 8 Baths 7,557 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73098610

$24,990,000

776 Boylston Street Unit: E12-C, Boston, MA 02199
4 Beds 8 Baths 8,360 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73166989

$21,000,000

279 Marlborough St, Boston, MA 02116
4 Beds 7 Baths 6,990 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73171583

$19,000,000

241 Marlborough St, Boston, MA 02116
5 Beds 7 Baths 7,800 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73057384

$14,995,000

395 Commonwealth, Boston, MA 02215
23 Beds 12 Baths 15,000 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73163112

$12,950,000

292 Marlborough Street, Boston, MA 02116
5 Beds 7 Baths 5,691 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 73168949

$12,500,000

776 Boylston St Unit: PH1F, Boston, MA 02116
3 Beds 3 Baths 3,392 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73088961

$12,300,000

1 Dalton Street Unit: 5703, Boston, MA 02115
3 Beds 4 Baths 3,265 Sq.Ft.
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