Boston sees 655 violent crimes per 100,000, making the city less safe than 83 percent of US cities. The violent crime rate in Boston is nearly double the national violent crime rate. People in Boston have a 1 out of 153 chance of becoming a victim of crime, compared to a 1 in 296 in […]

South Boston is a densely populated neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, located south and east of the Fort Point Channel and abutting Dorchester Bay.South Boston, colloquially known as Southie, has undergone several demographic transformations since being annexed to the city of Boston in 1804. Is the South End considered Southie? Known by locals simply as Southie, […]

Information on how often thunderstorms occur during summer at major cities in the United States is given in the table below. The table lists averages for the number of days that each city has thunder and lightning.Total Days With Thunderstorms at US Cities in Summer. Summer 11 City Boston, Massachusetts June 4 July 4 August […]

The worst thing about BC is it’s lack of arts. They try to inspire more participation with the arts fest, but so far it hasn’t had too much of an effect. Students are more focused on getting a practical career in front of them; most art majors are also majors in something else that is […]

The US average is 7.3%. – The Income Tax Rate for Boston is 5.1%. The US average is 4.6%.Income and Salaries for Boston. ECONOMY Boston, Massachusetts United States Unemployment Rate 6.2% 6.0% Recent Job Growth -9.1% -6.2% Future Job Growth 42.5% 33.5% Sales Taxes 6.3% 6.2% What is the main economy of Massachusetts? Economy of […]

The event was the first major act of defiance to British rule over the colonists. It showed Great Britain that Americans wouldn’t take taxation and tyranny sitting down, and rallied American patriots across the 13 colonies to fight for independence. How was the Boston Tea Party important to the American Revolution? It was during America’s […]

As someone who’s lived there, I can say that, since Boston is so small, you won’t waste a lot of time “in transit,” so you can pack a lot into your days. Obviously, you can spend longer here (slow travel is the best travel), but for the first-time visitor, three to four days is enough. […]

The rivalry begins well before The United States existed. While Boston and the Northeast of modern America was colonized by Puritan English, New York—then called New Netherland–was colonized by the Dutch, with New Amsterdam as its main city. New England and New Netherland conflicted on many different levels. Why are New York and Boston rivals? […]

Boston is a very safe city for the most part, but like any other city, there are some neighborhoods worth avoiding. I recommend new visitors to Boston avoid Mattapan, Roxbury, Hyde Park, and some parts of Dorchester like Savin Hill as well as most of East Somerville and the northwest part of Charlestown. Where should […]

Re: Is Harrison Ave area safe? It’s not unsafe in that manner and as you said, a lot has been built in the area since 2012. But I would not recommend it for a visitor. It is not near any of the tourist areas and has relatively little in terms of public transportation. Where is […]

While meal prices in Boston can vary, the average cost of food in Boston is $40 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Boston should cost around $16 per person. How much does a meal cost in Boston? Cost of Living in Boston Restaurants Edit […]

A no-brainer for the top spot. There’s actual evidence that Boston is the least friendly city in the United States. Is Boston a rude city? A new ranking from Business Insider has named Boston the nation’s fifth-rudest city and, uh, yep, checks out. The result comes from a survey conducted by the magazine, for which […]

$4,481 is the 25th percentile. Salaries below this are outliers. $6,700 is the 75th percentile. Salaries above this are outliers.What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Average Jobs in Massachusetts. City Boston Annual Salary $77,218 Monthly Pay $6,435 Weekly Pay $1,485 Hourly Wage $37.12 What is a good salary Boston? If you’re moving to […]

Unfortunately, breeders deliberately breed these dogs to be deformed, with a short face and domed head. As such, they suffer more than their share of health problems – not only with their breathing, but also eye diseases, epilepsy, cancer, joint diseases, heart disease, and more. What are the negatives of a Boston terrier? List of […]

If you’re moving to Boston, you should have a household income of $120,900.According to BostonPads.com the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Boston as of 4/10/21 is $2,514 per month. The difference of $2,821 per month and $2,514 per month equals $307 per month. What is a good salary in Boston? Turns out the […]