Looking for affordable properties in the Boston area can be frustrating as prices have climbed drastically and supply is very low. This is illustrated by the median home value in the Boston area, which has has gone up over 9% over the past year.
Fortunately there are still a number of Boston neighborhoods and communities that are affordable. The following information compares these areas and illustrates the characteristics of each town and neighborhood.
Affordable Boston Areas - Compare
The following table shows which Boston neighborhoods are still affordable and compares the characteristics of each area.
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