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South Boston

City in Massachusetts, United States

Overview

South Boston, known locally as 'Southie', is a lively and diverse neighborhood blending historic charm with rapid modern development on the Boston waterfront. Popular for its lively social scene, beaches, and proximity to downtown Boston, the area attracts young professionals, families, and tech innovators alike.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
571,281
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.33°, -71.05°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
70
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$5,150
Local Cost
$3,270
Local Income
$4,700
Cashless
98
English
100
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
-2.0°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-25.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1206 mm
Internet Speed
326 Mbps
Upload
110 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
87
Coworking
2
Cafes
21
Nightlife
18
Parks
46
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BNH
Distance
4 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 75 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 6 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 92/100.

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