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South Boston's real estate market has matured into one of the city's most competitive. The residential core is defined by its iconic triple-deckers and brick rowhouses — tightly built, well-maintained, and commanding increasingly serious price points as inventory tightens. Condo conversions dominate the market for entry-level and mid-range buyers, with renovated units in historic structures offering exposed brick, reclaimed wood, and rooftop decks. Along the waterfront and in the Fort Point adjacent blocks, newer luxury buildings have introduced a different product entirely: full-service residences with floor-to-ceiling glass, structured parking, and resort-style amenities. The neighborhood holds two distinct markets under one name, and understanding where value lies within each is critical to buying well here.
36,662 people live in South Boston, where the median age is 34 and the average individual income is $88,015. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around South Boston, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Simon's Winthrop Bookstore, Fly High Fitness Boston By Benny Chadwick, and Canadian Park Training.
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| Shopping | 4.7 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.49 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.27 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.4 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.84 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.37 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.81 miles | 5 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.1 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.15 miles | 27 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.73 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.22 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.49 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.6 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.06 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.17 miles | 43 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.7 miles | 119 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.66 miles | 11 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
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South Boston has 17,900 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in South Boston do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 36,662 people call South Boston home. The population density is 33,842.412 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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