The South End contains the largest concentration of Victorian brick rowhouses in the United States, and that distinction defines its market. Bowfront townhouses along tree-canopied streets form the architectural backbone — many converted into floor-through condominiums with soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and original decorative detail that cannot be reproduced. Full townhouse ownership remains the most coveted product in the neighborhood, with restored single-family homes regularly exceeding $4 million. Modern luxury developments have also established a footprint here, introducing elevator buildings with private garages and rooftop terraces. The South End's residential market operates at the intersection of historic character and contemporary luxury, and it consistently ranks among the highest-performing neighborhoods in the city on both a per-square-foot and total value basis.
28,414 people live in South End, where the median age is 40 and the average individual income is $118,222. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around South End, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Boston Scuba, Fly High Fitness Boston By Benny Chadwick, and Canadian Park Training.
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| Active | 2.51 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.99 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.82 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.46 miles | 22 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.48 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 2.59 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.94 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.9 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.52 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.95 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.3 miles | 12 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.86 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.68 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.49 miles | 21 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.31 miles | 9 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.85 miles | 9 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.11 miles | 29 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.16 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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South End has 14,753 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in South End do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 28,414 people call South End home. The population density is 43,754.202 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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