Welcome to
Boston - Back Bay
Famous for its pristine Victorian brownstones, fashionable boutiques along Newbury Street, and scenic walks along the Charles River Esplanade.
Living in Back Bay offers a refined urban lifestyle defined by timeless Victorian architecture, tree-lined avenues, and world-class amenities. Situated along the southern banks of the Charles River, Back Bay is widely celebrated as one of Boston’s most iconic and prestigious neighborhoods.
At the heart of the community is Newbury Street, an eight-block stretch filled with luxury boutiques, art galleries, and lively outdoor cafes. Nearby, Boylston Street and the Prudential Center offer premier dining and shopping, while Copley Square highlights the neighborhood’s rich architectural heritage with landmarks like Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library. For outdoor recreation, residents enjoy direct access to the Charles River Esplanade, a waterfront park ideal for jogging, kayaking, and summer concerts at the Hatch Shell.
Back Bay real estate features some of the finest historic properties in New England, including magnificent 19th-century brownstones, elegant townhomes, and high-end luxury high-rise condominiums with panoramic skyline and river views. Excellent transit access, walkability, and proximity to Downtown Boston make Back Bay an exceptional place to live.
Whether you are seeking a meticulously restored historic residence or a full-service luxury condominium, Back Bay combines historical elegance with vibrant city living.
18,482 people live in Boston - Back Bay, where the median age is 36 and the average individual income is $136,771. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Boston - Back Bay, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Oldways, BCBGMAXAZRIA at Bloomingdales, and Balenciaga.
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| Dining | 0.26 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.07 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.22 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.43 miles | 2 reviews | 1/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.48 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.18 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.4 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.08 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.1 miles | 46 reviews | 3.2/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.11 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.26 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.3 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.3 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.34 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.43 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
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Boston - Back Bay has 10,579 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Boston - Back Bay do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 18,482 people call Boston - Back Bay home. The population density is 39,039 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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