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Mission Hill offers a convenient Boston lifestyle
Just over 4 miles from downtown Boston lies Mission Hill, a vibrant neighborhood named after the late 19th-century Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, commonly known as Mission Church, that sits at its heart. With past identities that include a Colonial-era hilltop orchard, Boston's beer brewing hub and home to the Mission Church complex, today's Mission Hill is a convenient urban locale brimming with restaurants and community activities. "It’s popular with commuters because there’s access to public transportation and highways,” says Vena Priestly, a fourth-generation Boston-area resident and a real estate agent with Rise Realty. “It’s also a great area to invest because it’s right next to Longwood Medical Area and so many colleges.”
In the Cut Barbershop is a premier Barbershop providing stellar haircuts in Mission Hill.
Aerial view of walking trails and greenspace at Fitzgerald Park
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Plentiful dining choices on Tremont Street
A slew of local restaurants makes it easy for residents to grab a bite to eat before or after work. In the mornings, commuters can get a latte or breakfast sandwich on the go from Solid Ground Café, which is right next to the Fenwood Road subway station. On weekends, diners can enjoy a leisurely brunch of Dutch baby pancakes and Spanish omelets at Milkweed on Tremont Street. Tremont’s mix of historic brick buildings and more contemporary mixed-used structures house a variety of dining options, including burritos and street-style tacos at Chilacates, Pakistani and Mexican fusion at Nachlo Restaurant and American pub classics at The Puddingstone Tavern. For those who'd rather eat in, Lilly's Gourmet Pasta Express has fresh pasta, gourmet sauces, and subs to pick up and take home. Mission Hill also has an active nightlife scene, with plenty of bars sprinkled throughout the neighborhood. In the One Brigham Circle mall, there’s a Stop & Shop and a Walgreens. Priestly says that access to two farmers markets is another area draw. There is one at the corner of Huntington Avenue and Francis Street and another on Tremont Street and Columbus Avenue.
Tavern of Tales in Highland Park is Boston's only board game cafe and bar.
Green Haus Cafe is known as a cozy place to stop in for coffee and fresh energy in Mission Hill.
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Tobin Community Center and a hilltop nature preserve
Beside the mission church, there are several public spaces to enjoy, including a park, a library and a community center. At the Mission Hill Playground, sports fields and a kids’ play area provide outdoor recreation — in the summer months, children can cool off in the splash park. Beside it is the Parker Hill Branch of the Boston Public Library, which offers children’s cooking classes, writing workshops and story times. Residents can also enjoy a full calendar of free events at the Tobin Community Center, including a men’s basketball league, fitness programs and sewing classes for youth and adults. Another notable space is Kevin W. Fitzgerald Park, a hilltop nature preserve that offers panoramic views of the Boston skyline and a fenced area for dogs to socialize off-leash. The western edge of the neighborhood is also just a few blocks from Olmsted Park, one of the “jewels” in Boston’s Emerald Necklace of parks.
Mission Hill Playground is loved by the children in the community.
Fitzgerald Park is a local favorite in Mission Hill.
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Summer brings the Mission Hill Arts Festival
The Tremont Community Center also hosts the Mission Hill Arts Festival, which celebrates the area’s cultural diversity and commitment to visual and performing arts. This summertime series of events, art shows, interactive concerts and conversations around art and music draw visitors from all over Boston. The Viva Summer Nights music festival takes place throughout the summer as well — it’s organized by the Sociedad Latina, and its weekly Latin music concerts take place outside the One Brigham Circle mall.
Mission Hill showcases their neighborhood passion and heritage through its murals.
Stop by the Mission Hill Farmers Market on your way home for groceries.
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Multifamily living and investment opportunities in Mission Hill
In Mission Hill, Queen Anne-style brownstones and Victorian row houses reflect the area’s long history, while newer apartment and condo buildings with contemporary clean lines continue the neighborhood's tradition of multifamily living that dates back to the 1890s. With the Longwood Medical and Academic Area, Harvard Medical School and Northeastern University within a 1-mile radius, it’s a popular spot for investors. Buyers who live in their properties get an additional bonus. “Boston owners can qualify for a rental exemption on the unit they live in,” Priestly says. There are a few single-family row houses in the $1.4 million to $1.65 million range, but the majority of available real estate is comprised of multifamily buildings and condos. Those looking for condos can find everything from character-filled units in a former brewery building to sleek, modern ones in post-2000 glass-and-metal complexes. Prices range from around $600,000 to $900,000. Entire multifamily buildings usually start above $1.5 million and top out around $3.2 million.
Brick style homes can be found in Mission Hill.
Victorian homes are commonly seen in Mission Hill.
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Magnet schools serve Mission Hill youth
Children living in Mission Hill are in the north zone of Boston Public Schools, a district that allows families to choose from public schools within their zone or apply to magnet schools. One option is Maurice J. Tobin School, a school for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, which Niche rates a C. Tobin offers a variety of services to support families, including before- and after-school care, as well as tutoring for middle school students. B-plus-rated Fenway High School is also within the community. Fenway High is a pilot school that offers application-based admission. Less than 1 mile from the neighborhood is the Boston Latin School, which not only holds the distinction as the first public school in America but also rates an A-plus on Niche. Students from all over the city apply to attend seventh through 12th grades at Boston Latin. World-renowned universities, including Harvard University and Boston University, have campuses within 2 miles of the neighborhood, allowing students to stay close to home if they choose to continue their education.
Maurice J Tobin School serves students in the Mission Hill neighborhood.
Fenway High School provides an early college education to students in Mission Hill.
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Convenient bus and T stops nearby
Mission Hill is not only near medical care and universities, but it also has multiple public transportation options that allow commuters to easily get around the city. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority subway system, known as the T, brings visitors from all over the greater Boston area along the Green Line to Mission Hill's Fenwood Road stop. In addition, the Roxbury Crossing station on Tremont Street allows riders to access the T’s Orange Line subways. There are T bus stops along Huntington Avenue, and those who choose to brave city traffic on their commute downtown can hop on the Boston Bypass via Tremont Street and Melnea Cass Boulevard.
Mission Hill residents have access to public transportation.
Restaurants
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Considerations for living in Boston
Living so close to downtown Boston also has some disadvantages. Despite Mission Hill’s ample green space, the community can still be quite noisy due to passing traffic and other city sounds. In addition, properties closest to the Charles River may be prone to coastal flooding. Those who purchase homes in flood-risk areas may be required to buy flood insurance to protect their investment.
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Parks in this Area
Thea and James M. Stoneman Centennial Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Mission Hill Playground
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Playground
Southwest Corridor Park
Basketball
Tennis
Multi-Purpose Field
Kevin W. Fitzgerald Park
Trails
McLaughlin Playground
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Gibbons Playground
Transit
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
14 min drive
Subway
Mission Park Station
Subway
Riverway Station
Subway
Back Of The Hill Station
Subway
Fenwood Road Station
Bus
Tremont St & Sewall St
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Heath St & Wensley St
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Tremont St & Columbus Ave
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Tremont St & Saint Alphonsus St
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Heath St & Hayden St
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Huntington Ave & Fenwood Rd
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Tremont St & Huntington Ave
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.441 Reviews
4.0Niche User
6/14/2014Niche Review
Some crime but not noticeable and affect able.
3.0Current Resident
5/16/2023Niche Review
Being a college student, it is nice to live in an area with many other college students. It can be lively at night with house parties but also a bit disruptive.
3.0Current Resident
11/30/2017Niche Review
Moved to the neighborhood several months ago and have been enjoying it so far! I enjoy being near several green spaces and also appreciate how close several T-stops are.
3.0Niche User
12/16/2014Niche Review
Not a bad neighborhood, it's quite accessible compare to other neighborhoods.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mission Hill
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mission Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mission Hill, Boston sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mission Hill, Boston over the last 12 months is $350,000, down 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Development opportunity in Boston’s vibrant Mission Hill Historic Triangle. Once home to the beloved Squealing Pig Restaurant, this high-visibility site is fully approved and permitted for immediate construction of a three-story mixed-use building with ground-floor commercial space and six residential units. When completed, the project will deliver 4,682 square feet of rentable or sellable space,
Two bedroom/two bathroom condo with TWO assigned outdoor parking spaces make this a rare find under 700K! Professionally managed association located in historic Charles Bulfinch School, converted to 17 condominiums. 12 ft high ceilings and large windows make this unit live large. Good closet space/storage and roommate style layout (see floor plan) with one primary bedroom. Current owner
RARE Opportunity! Perfect city location for this 2 bed 1 bath townhouse in Roxbury w/ a full basement for storage. New floors throughout, modern kitchen which features new stainless steel appliances and new counter-tops, new bathroom. 2 good sized bedrooms, along with private backyard space. Buyer(s) must be first time home buyer, meet income restrictions for this property (80% AMI), 30yr
95 Saint offers 115 brand new apartment homes located in the heart of the world-renowned Longwood Medical Area! The building will offer amenities for our residents, including a parking garage, a state-of-the-art fitness center complete with a fitness-on-demand studio, a rooftop deck, a resident clubhouse, and a pet wash station for your fur-children! Please contact us to learn more about 95
NO FEE Frst and security to Move in 9/1..Mission Hill near all Universities......... Has 4 large bedrooms with great closet space in each. All rooms have ceiling fans. Large open living room, has separate dining room area. Large kitchen with granite island bar seating and stainless steel appliances. Modern slate bathroom and bright lighting. Laundry in unit, large private back deck. Tenants may
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
16,274
Median Age
29
Population Density
50 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,126
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$78,066
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.3%
College Graduates
51.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
74/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
88/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
89/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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