11 FILTHY RICH Neighborhoods in the BOSTON AREA

If you hear of Boston and immediately think of Mark Wahlberg, baked beans, or its sports culture, then sadly you don’t know Boston all that well.

Our topic today is Boston Massachusetts and its neighboring cities, one of the most booming metropolitan areas on the east coast, as well as one of the most affluent.

Otherwise known as Beantown, this charmingly compact city of $650,000 people is a part of a vast metropolis of 8.4 million, making the greater Boston area one of the most populous regions in the United States.

Yes, there’s big money here. And what better way for us to showcase the Boston area’s wealth than by zooming in on some of its big money neighborhoods.

So without further ado, here are the 11 most filthy rich neighborhoods in the Boston area.

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11 FILTHY RICH Neighborhoods in BOSTON AREA

[jamesemerson]

I'm a retired bus driver for the MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority). I spent many years driving a bus in a lot of these neighborhoods. Thank you for the trip down memory lane.

[Burn]

As a Bostonian born and raised (Dorchester, Mid-Dorchester to be specific), I can agree with most of this list. Beacon Hill and Back Bay especially, it’s very wealthy and physically walking those neighborhoods you will see that. I also went to elementary, middle, and high school in Cohasset, Massachusetts, it’s a VERY RICH community. It’s also not that close to Boston as it’s on the south shore. Great video, I really enjoyed it!

[edmey]

My late parents lived in Wellesley. It has everything that you would want: a commuter train into the heart of Boston, very good schools, amazing services for senior citizens including "lifetime learning" where retired professors from Boston's universities teach courses for Wellesley residents. There are beautifully-maintained public areas, participatory local government, plentiful shopping, and excellent restaurants. Expensive but worth it!

[katarinaliljedahl]

I spent a month in Boston in 1979, staying with a family in Brookline. Since then I wish I could go back and stay forever!

[kathywebb]

I’m such a fan of your channel, I named my kitten after it. He’s doing his best to act to the manor born, though he was born in the back yard ❤

[markwade]

Nothing COMPARES to BEACON HILL !!! The Gem of Boston !!! Architecture, Education, Technology, Medicine, history, parks, music . restaurants, museums, a 🌍WORLD of your own !!!! A sense of European charm front and center The gas lanterns, alley ways, and brick paved streets, history buffs❤️ love it!!! Always something to see and investigate, or travel to surrounding adventures !!! The very BEST of New England!!!! “ Hugs 🫶Gatsby “

[shereemorgan]

I grew up in Boston, in the 60's and 70's. It was much different then. The home and rental prices are so high now. But it's still so beautiful!

[LJB]

Good choices except for one glaring exception. On Wellesley's northern border is Weston, the 2nd richest town in Massachusetts. How did you miss this one?

[scottcruikshank]

Lived on Grove Street in Beacon Hill in the early 2000's. Tiny 2 bedroom apartment was $2300 per month at the time. Seemed like so much back then. It's probably north of 5k per month now. My walk to work with my dog was through the Common and Public Garden and then down Commonwealth Ave to Boylston Street. So glad I got to experience that.

[tabithan]

So many gorgeous wealthy towns in MA not mentioned here, thankfully. MA has the top public schools in the country because we pay teachers well and are a wealthy state, as you can see here.

[Michael-bwuy]

Good video. Born and raised in West Roxbury proud graduate of Brighton High automotive 1976 you fogot Hamilton Whenham Beverly Farms Manchester by the Sea . The natives of those towns could buy and sell the natives of all the towns you mentioned

[mujerdehoy]

Felicidades por tan esplendido reportaje. Da una vista y explicaciones muy detalladas de cada uno de esos elegantes y civilizados vecindarios en Boston. Siempre que visito esa ciudad donde tengo una hermana desde 1986 se lo confirmo … Boston es hermosa. Es usted muy amable al compartirlo y tiene muy buena dicción. Sea realmente feliz .

[Beyondabsence]

Came from Brasil in the early 90's and went to College in Boston. Lived in Brookline for a few years back then, roommates from College. Still love Brookline and go there often.

[johnbrooks]

Interesting that Charlestown made the list. When I lived in Cambridge 30+ years ago, it would not have made the list - either for desirability or wealth (although it has always had great views). Boston area is amazing, and I could have suggested another 10 more, including Weston and Milton. And Lexington and Concord deserve mention as well.

[kincade]

I’m from Cambridge, but I must say there are a lot of Beautiful, wealthy towns North of Boston that got overlooked.

[beingkitschroeder]

I lived in the Back Bay in my 20s, and it was the best of times. My apartment was on Marlborough St, and my office was on Newbury St. My former office is shown at 2:21, (the real estate office with the blue awnings) at 213 Newbury St. From there, I moved to Brookline, once I started popping out babies. I think Newton has the Number 1 school system in the country.

[jeffgee]

Cohasset is the best on the list. The center of town is as quaint as it gets. Very old beach town. The Red Lion Inn is there. Super charming little inn from the 1700’s.

[jamesblack]

I'm from the Boston area really nice neighborhoods that you were talking about

[richiejohnson]

In 1973, we had rent-contolled apt in Harvard Square, with utilites included. When they raised the rent from $200 to $215, we moved out.

[victorlopez]

My first big job that I had was working in IT at JH, the old Stuart building. I rented a "room' with shared bath on Comm ave. You don't need a car unless you travel out of state. I used the T to go everywhere. Comm ave is line with big trees and a great place to live. I love to walk so I walked everywhere in Boston. I wasn't too far from the Charles River Esplanade, The Boston Common, downtown Boston, the State House or Fenway area..Lot of places to see and visit by just walking..