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With bars and beaches, South Boston brings out the best of Beantown
South Boston, or “Southie,” shines a light on some of Beantown’s best features. With roots that reach back to the Colonial era, it’s one of the city’s most historic neighborhoods. Triple-decker homes, condos, lively bars and trendy dining spots pack the streets, which cover a peninsula southeast of Downtown Boston. Along the waterfront, multiuse trails, parks and swaths of sand trace the curves of the harbor. If you’re looking for a Boston neighborhood where you can hit the beach by day and the pubs by night, Southie could be a good fit.
This impressive triple-decker home is just one of many you'll find in South Boston.
Southie residents have the ocean right at their doorstep.
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Southie is overflowing with restaurants, pubs and good cheer
West Broadway, one of the neighborhood’s main commercial corridors, overflows with dining and drinking spots. Here are a few highlights:
Broadway’s Pastry, specializing in Guglielmo coffee and European-style baked goods
Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar, serving street-style tacos and festive vibes
Dalia, offering a wood-fired dining experience in a rustic-chic environment
Lincoln Tavern & Restaurant, dishing up creative American cuisine and craft cocktails
Amrheins, a longtime staple that’s been serving residents since 1890
Southie has plenty of Irish pubs, too. Shamrock Pub, a corner bar near the Harborwalk, is a local favorite. For groceries, many residents rely on the Stop & Shop near East Broadway.
Broadway's Pastry and Coffee in South Boston is the perfect place for freshly baked goods.
Loco is a funky neighborhood joint that specializes in tacos and oysters.
Lincoln is a great spot for locals to meet up and share end-of-day stories.
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This window-clad home takes advantage of the ocean views in South Boston.
A homebuyer’s guide to Southie
Condos and apartments make up the bulk of Southie’s housing stock; single-family homes are rare here. Most residents are renters, and the median rent is $4,000. If you opt to buy, home sale prices range from the lower $400,000s for simple condos to the upper $3 millions for multi-unit buildings. The median sale price of $870,000 is almost identical to the citywide median. For a more immediate comparison, however, the median for the adjacent Seaport neighborhood is nearly twice as high.
Since the neighborhood is right on the water, some potential buyers worry about flood risk. But Shomari Lewis, a former resident and current Realtor with Engle & Volkers Oceanside, says it’s not usually a problem. “I’ve never seen any crazy flooding in Southie,” he says. Nonetheless, most lenders will probably require flood insurance if you buy a home here.
If you're lucky, you might find a home in South Boston that has its own driveway.
Parking can be tough, but the neighborhood is walkable
When asked about the parking situation in Southie, Lewis laughs before answering. “It’s a pain,” he says. “If you buy a house that doesn’t have parking, you can spend one to three hours trying to find a space. But it’s very walkable. You can walk to the beach, the bars, the supermarket, the coffee shops.” If you do own a car, garage spaces in this area go for around $150,000.
Cycling is a practical option for South Boston residents.
Commuters have plenty of public transit options
Parking is a common pain point for all Boston residents, but public transit is readily accessible in Southie. The T stations at Andrew Square and Broadway serve the Red Line, and MBTA bus stops are accessible throughout the neighborhood. The Red Line connects to nearby South Station, which is a stop on Amtrak’s Acela route. The 2-mile trip to Downtown Boston usually takes about 20 minutes if you use public transportation. Cycling is another option; several roads have dedicated bike lanes, and the ride downtown typically takes about 15 minutes.
The Boston Public Schools district serves the neighborhood
Local students can attend schools in the Boston Public Schools district, which is highly rated and uses a home-based school choice system to determine elementary school options. Older students, meanwhile, can apply to any high school in the district. Nearby options include the James F. Condon School, serving prekindergarten through Grade 8, and Excel High School. At Excel, students can participate in Innovation Pathways, which provide work-based learning experiences in fields like computer science, business and graphic design.
Runners take advantage of the long coastal trails in Southie.
Breaking down the subsections of Southie
Southie is a big neighborhood with several subsections. Here’s a quick look at what the different areas are known for:
West Broadway: dining, nightlife and boutique shopping
Andrew Square: industrial roots and easy access to the T station
Telegraph Hill: proximity to taverns, pubs, and the Harborwalk that hugs Carson Beach
East Side/City Point: outdoor recreation at spots like Castle Island, Pleasure Bay and Christopher Lee Playground
If you live on the East Side, you’ll also be closer to the Stop & Shop grocery store, which is something to consider if you don’t have a car.
The pros and cons of living in South Boston
Living in Southie isn’t for everybody. It’s usually crowded, traffic can be heavy and parking is notoriously bad. And while it’s not the priciest neighborhood in the city by any means, some others, like Mission Hill, offer more budget-friendly options. But for many buyers, the combination of water access, walkability and boisterous nightlife outweighs the drawbacks, especially since it’s also close to downtown and the fast-growing Seaport neighborhood.
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South Boston is the best of all worlds, on the west side you feel like you are in the heart of Boston with a younger crowd but when you travel to the east side it feels more residential with young families, lots of local restaurants, and access to the beach. As a young female I feel safe in southie and truly have loved the last 3 years living in east boston.
4.0Current Resident
11/27/2018Niche Review
Southie is becoming more diverse, but it's still segregated in a way. While it offers nice restaurants, bars, and the night life is booming, it still has it's drawbacks. Now mostly professionals live here, but it's so expensive to rent or buy here.
4.0Current Resident
7/26/2025Niche Review
Living here is amazing it's beautiful - there's always something to go grab to eat if you're hungry and the variety is great. If you want to take a stroll at dusk it's safe and the neighborhoods are so nice. There's always a little store to grab something you need. I love living here.
3.0Current Resident
12/28/2018Niche Review
It used to be a beautiful nieghborhood...it is full of drugs and despair now. It is really sad. I wish it was like it was in the 90 s..but, it's not.
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South Boston Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Boston, Boston sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in South Boston, Boston over the last 12 months is $890,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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