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Lower Roxbury blends central Boston living with local culture
Lower Roxbury, a few miles southwest of Downtown Boston, is a walkable neighborhood next to major hubs like the Longwood Medical and Academic Area and Northeastern University. Around Nubian Square, you’ll find a transit-friendly core with easy bus and T access, plus a strong local culture reflected in small businesses, food spots and community spaces. With a mix of apartments and condos, nearby parks and quick connections to downtown, it offers a central Boston location that’s both connected to the larger city and rooted in a local identity.
Nubian Square in Lower Roxbury really brings people together with their culture.
Lower Roxbury offers all the amenities of the city with a more space.
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Condos dominate housing options near universities and hospitals
Lower Roxbury is a renter-friendly neighborhood with a mix of apartments that attract students and young healthcare professionals. Its location helps drive steady demand, which also supports a range of ownership options. “We’re getting professors, students and parents purchasing for their college students, as it’s much cheaper overall than renting,” says Chanda Smart, a local Realtor who was born in Roxbury and is now the co-founder of OnyxGroup Development & Realty.
Condos are the most common housing option, ranging from units in converted brownstones to newer construction. Prices typically range from the low $400,000s to the high $700,000s, but larger parlor duplexes sometimes sell for over $1 million. The median sale price falls in the low $700,000s, lower than in the South End and more in line with nearby Fort Hill and Fenway. "I have a lot of first-time homebuyers looking in Lower Roxbury ... This is a great spot for people looking for their first condo without the South End prices," says Richard Hornblower, a Boston Realtor and Senior Sales Associate with Ricardo Rodriguez & Associates.
Apartment style building with parking lot in Lower Roxbury.
A variety of historic styles can be found throughout Lower Roxbury.
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Lower Roxbury commutes on foot, by bike or transit
Walkability is one of Lower Roxbury’s highlights. “Boston is a walkable city, so you can totally walk 5 miles and end up in Jamaica Plain or Cambridge,” Smart says, adding that the neighborhood’s central location means it’s “a six- to eight-minute drive to downtown, the airport or the Seaport, depending on traffic.” But getting around doesn’t require a car. This is a bike- and transit-friendly area, with easy access to:
Bike lanes, which connect to the nearby Southwest Corridor Park path
MBTA buses, with frequent stops within walking distance of most homes
Nubian Station, a major bus terminal serving Silver Line rapid transit routes
The T, including Orange Line stations like Ruggles and Massachusetts Avenue
Buses connect the neighborhood to employment hubs in the Longwood Medical and Academic Area and the Boston University Medical Campus, just outside the neighborhood in the South End. Commuters can also take the T to work, or head to the West End for sports games and concerts at TD Garden.
The Lower Roxbury community finds many visitors using its beloved Dudley Station.
Lower Roxbury residents can easily hop on the Orange Line at Roxbury Crossing.
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Nubian Square anchors shopping and dining in Lower Roxbury
Nubian Square, once known as Dudley Square, is Lower Roxbury’s main cultural hub. It surrounds Nubian Station and features local shops, restaurants and murals. "This is definitely a great neighborhood for people who want the car-free or car-light lifestyle," Hornblower says. You can browse Mabruuk Fashions and Frugal Bookstore, or start your day with breakfast at neighborhood staples like Dudley Café and Silver Slipper Restaurant. Joe’s Famous Steak & Cheese is a go-to for lunch, with Suya Joint and P&R Jamaican Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor adding to the diverse dining scene.
Local culture extends beyond Nubian Square, with Slade’s Bar & Grill and Wally’s Café Jazz Club highlighting Roxbury’s food and music scenes. As Smart says, “Who hasn't heard about the fried chicken at Slade’s or the Berklee students sitting in at the iconic Wally’s Café Jazz Club?” Tropical Foods is your neighborhood grocery store, and bigger names are nearby in South Bay Center. Locals can also walk to the South End or head to Back Bay for more options.
Enjoy small bites and coffee at Dudley Cafe in the Lower Roxbury neighborhood.
Lower Roxbury residents can grab groceries at the Daily Table in the heart of Nubian Square.
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Parks and community hubs within walking distance
Lower Roxbury has a mix of larger destination parks, smaller neighborhood green spaces and local community gathering spots. You can head to places like the Dewitt Center, Hattie B. Cooper Community Center and the Shaw-Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library for programs and events throughout the year, or walk to green spaces like:
Franklin Park, home to the Franklin Park Zoo and Boston's Juneteenth Celebration
Ramsay Park, with tennis and basketball courts, a baseball field and a playground
Roxbury Heritage State Park, known for its Colonial museum and skyline views
Southwest Corridor Park, a linear greenway for walking between neighborhoods
Malcolm X Park, which has athletic fields, a splash pad and tree-lined paths
Ramsay Park is a popular park in Lower Roxbury providing tennis courts and basketball hoops.
Kids in Lower Roxbury can enjoy playing games at Bynoe Park.
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What to know about the BPS lottery and nearby private schools
Boston Public Schools follows a home-based student assignment policy that gives families a curated list of nearby schools to rank. Placements for kindergarten through eighth grade are determined by seat availability and a computerized lottery, while all high schools are open to students across the city. In Lower Roxbury, options may include Orchard Gardens K-8 School. The neighborhood is also home to the highly rated John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics and Science, a STEM-focused college-preparatory school that requires an application. Cathedral High School, a private school in the nearby South End, also earns high ratings.
Madison Park Technical School is the only technical vocational high school in Boston.
Orchard Gardens School entrance and sign in Lower Roxbury.
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Lower Roxbury Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lower Roxbury, Boston sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Lower Roxbury, Boston over the last 12 months is $725,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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