Boston skyline rising beyond a leafy park and pond.

Back Bay

Marked by historic and exclusive boulevards, such as Newbury Street and Commonwealth Avenue.

Property Listings

Historic brownstone row houses with bay windows and lit interiors at dusk.
For Sale
MLS® 73517239
Courtesy of Khoury Group with Serhant

$38,000,000

55 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
5 Beds 6 Baths 10,803 Sq.Ft.
Ornate stone townhouse with arched glowing windows and a wrought-iron front fence.
For Sale
MLS® 73577894
Courtesy of Tracy Campion with

$34,990,000

128 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
5 Beds 7.5 Baths 10,689 Sq.Ft.
Red-brick townhouse with cream trim, a projecting bay window, and black iron railings.
For Sale
MLS® 73538978
Courtesy of Kristin O'Connor with Sterling Beacon Hill

$23,000,000

57 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
16 Beds 17 Baths 10,165 Sq.Ft.
18 Commonwealth Ave
For Sale
MLS® 73600506
Courtesy of Joshua Stephens with

$22,500,000

18 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02116
5 Beds 6.5 Baths 8,101 Sq.Ft.
Living room with a marble fireplace, dark wood French doors, and a leafy bay-window view.
For Sale
MLS® 73527728
Courtesy of Jeannemarie Conley with Compass

$19,995,000

129 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
6 Beds 6.5 Baths 9,624 Sq.Ft.
Rooftop terrace with green-cushioned seating and planters overlooking the Boston skyline.
For Sale
MLS® 73505454
Courtesy of Tracy Campion with

$19,500,000

2 Commonwealth Avenue # 4 Unit: PH3-4, Boston, MA 02116
3 Beds 4.5 Baths 4,083 Sq.Ft.
High-rise living room with a curved sofa and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city.
For Sale
MLS® 73533353
Courtesy of Maggie Gold Seelig with MGS Group Real Estate LTD

$18,500,000

1 Dalton St # 4901, Boston, MA 02199
2 Beds 2.5 Baths 3,641 Sq.Ft.
Red-brick Boston residence with a slate mansard roof, bay windows, flower boxes, and a leafy street tree.
For Sale
MLS® 73584705
Courtesy of Maggie Gold Seelig with MGS Group Real Estate LTD

$17,675,000

4 Gloucester Street, Boston, MA 02115
7 Beds 7 Baths 9,924 Sq.Ft.
Bright white hallway with colorful artwork, a round console table, and a black bench.
For Sale
MLS® 73497397
Courtesy of Maggie Gold Seelig with MGS Group Real Estate LTD

$17,250,000

6 Newbury Street # 502 Unit: 501-502, Boston, MA 02116
5 Beds 6 Baths 5,992 Sq.Ft.

Welcome to Back Bay

 
Beginning in 1857 and continuing until 1880, the Back Bay, the body of water separating Boston from Brookline, was filled, adding 450 acres of land to the city of Boston. Today it stands as one of the City’s premiere neighborhoods. Marked by historic and exclusive boulevards, such as Newbury Street and Commonwealth Avenue, the Back Bay is home to the northern portion of the City’s Emerald Necklace, the green space that threads its way through the inner core of the city.

The neighborhood is also one of the busiest retail sections of Boston, with a thriving commercial center along Boylston and Newbury Streets, and including the nearby Prudential Center and Copley Place.

Overview for Back Bay, MA

18,537 people live in Back Bay, where the median age is 35 and the average individual income is $143,042. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

18,537

Total Population

35 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$143,042

Average individual Income

Around Back Bay, MA

There's plenty to do around Back Bay, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

100
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
86
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
97
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Rebecca's Cafe & Catering, BCBGMAXAZRIA at Bloomingdales, and Oak And Fort.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $$ 0.31 miles 1 review 1/5 stars
BCBGMAXAZRIA at Bloomingdales Logo
Shopping 0.07 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Oak And Fort Logo
Shopping 0.19 miles 3 reviews 3.7/5 stars
Shopping 0.2 miles 2 reviews 2.5/5 stars
Shopping 0.22 miles 1 review 3/5 stars
Queenia Logo
Shopping 0.25 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Back Bay, MA

Population Households Employment

Back Bay has 10,576 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Back Bay do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 18,537 people call Back Bay home. The population density is 38,463 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

18,537

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

35 years

Median Age

45 / 55%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
10,576

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$143,042

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Back Bay, MA

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High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Back Bay. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Category
Grades
School rating

Neighborhood Gallery

Panoramic view of Boston’s Back Bay, with a tree-lined avenue between rows of brick buildings.
Boston skyline and Charles River crossed by a long bridge.
Boston's Back Bay skyline rises behind a leafy park with sports fields and winding paths.
Back Bay park and pond at dusk, with illuminated buildings and lights reflected across the water.
Boston's Back Bay skyline beyond an ornate bridge railing and tree canopy at golden hour.
Autumn park in Boston's Back Bay with a leaf-covered path and central fountain.
Back Bay apartment buildings with rooftop terraces, autumn trees, and the Boston skyline.
Panoramic view of Back Bay and the Charles River, with bridges and autumn-colored trees.
Panoramic view of Boston’s Back Bay skyline and sunlit avenue at golden hour.
Ornate brick apartment building with cream stone bay windows and scaffolding on the adjoining building.
Glass high-rise terrace overlooking a river and tree-lined city at sunset.
Modern glass-and-steel buildings lining a Back Bay street, with a landscaped entrance and sidewalk café seating.
Back Bay rooftop deck with outdoor seating and grill overlooking the Boston skyline.
Back Bay rooftops and autumn trees beneath Boston’s downtown skyline.
Back Bay street with a red-brick townhouse featuring a round turret and conical roof.
Boston skyline rising beyond a leafy park and pond.

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