Boston Magazine issued an article this May on the Best Places to Live in six Boston metro-areas, City, South Shore, North Shore, Inland South, and Metro West.

Brookline, Jamaica Plain, the Waterfront and South End made it as the top three in the City.

Brookline received the "Gold Standard"
Median Home/Condo Price
$1.17 Million/$451,000
One bedroom condo's in the high $200,000 to $20 millions. 15 minutes by T to Copley, with plenty to do in the neighborhood, aka as Coolidge Corner, which is "home to a stellar mix of indie commerce." And it has great public schools.

Jamaica Plain received the "Best Value"
Median Home/Condo Price
$529,000/$316,650
With J.P. having bidding wars at all prices, J.P. still offers a relative bargain. Why, you ask? Because all the wide open space. (Arnold Arboretum and Franklin Park). The restaurant scene is booming. The neighborhood offers a night out every first Thursday of the month with a band and art work.

Waterfront and the South End received "Opportunity Knocks"
Waterfront: $650,000
South End: $520,000
Our very own Michael DiMella was quoted on his Comprehensive review of the market, stating that properties in these areas sold for nearly 10 percent off their listing price last year. Both areas have a high demand and offer much to do to keep you busy and occupied.

South Shore
Hingham
Median Home Price: $599,900

Norwell
Median Home Price: $515,000

Pembroke
Median Home Price: $294,000

North Shore
Machester-by-the-Sea
Median Home Price: $599,500

Essex
Median Home Price: $439,500

Hamilton-Wenham
Hamilton Median Home Price: $388,000
Wenham Median Home Price: $550,000

Inland North
Winchester
Median Home Price: $710,000

Burlington
Median Home Price: $368,000

Melrose
Median Home Price: $380,000

Metrowest
Concord
Median Home Price: $705,000

Natick
Median Home Price: $417,750

Wellesley, Weston, Dover, Sherborn
Median Home Price: $629,000 (Sherborn)

Inland South
Westwood
Median Home Price: $520,000

Foxboro
Median Home Price: $350,000

Sharon
Median Home Price: $370,000