West Roxbury
Suburban Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts
Suffolk County 02132, 02467
Classic New England style and charm
Thanks to the suburban vibes of this urban area, residents are able to stretch out much more than they could just about anywhere in Boston. And with the local history of the neighborhood being as unique and established as it is, there are a number of unique styles of houses—from split-levels to bungalows, colonial revivals to Cape Cods. The majority of the homes were built throughout the 20th century, and range in price from $400,000 to $1 million.Escape the city noise
After safely crossing the VFW Parkway, neighbors can visit the park that’s also called Brook Farm—the actual site of the 1840s transcendentalist commune. Next to Brook Farm proper is Millennium Park, which has sweeping vistas, swings and playground equipment, a sports facility and a multi-use field. There’s another nearby play area call the Hynes Playground which has a toddler play area, a playground for older kids and spots for softball and basketball games.Get prepared at Another Course to College
Students in West Roxbury begin their education at the Patrick Lyndon Pilot School, a unique academic institution that serves K-8th grade. Afterward, students finish up at nearby Hyde Park’s Another Course to College—a magnet high school. According to Niche, these two schools scored grades of B-minus and C-plus, respectively. As the name suggests, Another Course to College is highly dedicated to ensuring that their students are as college-ready as possible—down to making applying for college a requirement for graduation.Community spirit is strong in Brook Farm
Events in Brook Farm are as charming as the area itself. Every other year, the town’s Evening Garden Club does floral arrangements outside of the library. The local YMCA is also active, doing a lot of community outreach and putting on events all year round. “The community is very active and engaged,” says Burnett. “The people who live there love it—and they like to celebrate it.”City life, rural style
The neighborhood boasts easy access to the commuter rail, as well as the VFW and West Roxbury parkways, making commuting to and from anywhere in Boston simple. With downtown itself just over 10 miles from the neighborhood, residents are never far from the heart of the action—even if it feels like they’re in their own little slice of serenity.Stay close or head to Boston
Shopping-wise, the Hancock Village outdoor mall offers chain restaurants like Bertucci’s for those times residents want to go out for a meal. Local ice cream maker J.P. Licks is right next door, for those after-dinner deserts. Star Market and Roche Bros. serve as the neighborhood’s two main grocery stores. Further into West Roxbury, residents can hit up one of the area’s iconic local joints, Corrib Pub.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Michelle Quinn
Michelle Quinn
Insight Realty Group, Inc.
(508) 621-8694
59 Total Sales
2 in West Roxbury
$890K - $1.6M Price Range
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Vena Priestly
Vena Priestly
Rise Signature Homes
(857) 290-2140
37 Total Sales
5 in West Roxbury
$357K - $435K Price Range
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Saad Munir
Saad Munir
Torii, Inc.
(774) 458-7735
125 Total Sales
2 in West Roxbury
$469K - $1.2M Price Range
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Lia Carminati
Lia Carminati
Be Live in Realty
(617) 500-6025
37 Total Sales
1 in West Roxbury
$1,075,000 Price
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Barbara Wales
Barbara Wales
Engel & Volkers Newton
(781) 512-8233
88 Total Sales
1 in West Roxbury
$300,000 Price
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LaVerne Merritt
LaVerne Merritt
C. Devon's Homes, LLC
(857) 271-5248
4 Total Sales
1 in West Roxbury
$1,120,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Brook Farm
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Millennium Park
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Picnic Area
Piemonte Park
- Trails
Hynes Field
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Allandale Woods
- Trails
- Parking Lot
- Hiking
D. Blakely Hoar Sanctuary
- Trails
- Hiking
Hancock Woods I
- Trails
- Hiking
Transit
Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
23 min drive
Train
Highland
Train
West Roxbury
Bus
Lasell St & Temple St
Bus
Centre St & Corey St
Bus
Opp 650 Vfw Pkwy
Bus
Weld St & Alward Rd
Bus
Weld St & Corey St
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | West Roxbury | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Roxbury Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Roxbury, Boston sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in West Roxbury, Boston over the last 12 months is $790,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$775,700
Median Sale Price
$790,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$875,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$949,999
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$605,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
146
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$518
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,196
Number of Homes for Sale
21
Median Year Built
1935
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,704
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,442
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,229
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
709
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1412 - 2pm
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Saturday, Jun 1411am - 12:30pm
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Saturday, Jun 1412 - 1:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
12,108
Median Age
48
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$122,563
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$153,789
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.8%
College Graduates
70%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
41.1%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
53''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
10''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
66
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
42
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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