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South End

The South End has some of the city’s most beautiful real estate with parks and squares found throughout.

Welcome to South End

This South End’s appearance is much like the Back Bay with its historic brick rowhouses and select brownstones. Set in more of a neighborhood-like setting, the South End has some of the city’s most beautiful real estate with parks and squares found throughout.
 
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and rigorously preserved by the South End Historical Society and Landmarks Commission, the South End maintains its valuable historic character.
 
Today, the South End is a very popular place to reside. Young professionals, couples, and empty nesters have been making it a bustling neighborhood since the late 1900’s. Historically home to many artists in the SoWa District the area also has countless restaurants making the South End one of the hottest neighborhoods to both visit as well as call home. Recently, the SoWa District has experienced increased traffic and popularity with many restaurants, services as well as residential buildings emerging.
 

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Overview for South End, MA

27,168 people live in South End, where the median age is 38 and the average individual income is $104,221. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

27,168

Total Population

38 years

Median Age

High

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

$104,221

Average individual Income

Around South End, MA

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

99
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
92
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score
90
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Natasha Wellness, Alba Produce, and All She Wrote Books.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Natasha Wellness Logo
Dining 2.69 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars
Alba Produce Logo
Dining 1.76 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
All She Wrote Books Logo
Shopping 2.88 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Cambridge Tang Soo Do Logo
Active 1.64 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Lifted Fitness & Performance Logo
Active 1.75 miles 36 reviews 5/5 stars
Jenn Menzer Wellness Logo
Active 0.23 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for South End, MA

Population Households Employment

South End has 14,321 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in South End do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 27,168 people call South End home. The population density is 42,037.506 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

27,168

Total Population

High

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

38

Median Age

48.77 / 51.23%

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
14,321

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$104,221

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

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

Schools in South End, MA

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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby South End. 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
Blackstone
380 Shawmut Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118
PUBLIC
PreK - 5th
No rating available
Joseph J Hurley
70 Worcester Street, Boston, MA, 02118
PUBLIC
PreK - 8th
2/5
William McKinley
90 Warren Avenue, Boston, MA, 02116
PUBLIC
K - 12th
No rating available
Cathedral High School
74 Union Park St, Boston, MA, 02118
PRIVATE
7th - 12th
No rating available

Property Listings

For Lease
MLS® 73217667

$8,200/mo

85 Dartmouth St # 3, Boston, MA 02116
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,611 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73206252

$11,500,000

39 Union Park, Boston, MA 02118
5 Beds 7 Baths 6,830 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 72969924

$9,000,000

211-213 West Springfield Street, Boston, MA 02118
10 Beds 10 Baths 6,315 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73196727

$8,999,999

285 Columbus # 1, Boston, MA 02116
9,647 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 72969694

$8,500,000

16-24 Union Park Street, Boston, MA 02118
9 Beds 11 Baths 9,502 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 72969695

$7,750,000

6-14 Union Park Street, Boston, MA 02118
10 Beds 6 Baths 9,941 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73184263

$6,300,000

111 Pembroke St, Boston, MA 02118
5 Beds 4 Baths 5,398 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73172351

$6,299,000

380 Harrison Ave # 14J, Boston, MA 02118
4 Beds 4.5 Baths 2,704 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 73203597

$6,250,000

165 West Brookline Street, Boston, MA 02118
4 Beds 4 Baths 4,160 Sq.Ft.
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