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Living in Back Bay Boston

Back Bay is the 8th most walkable neighborhood in Boston with 18,194 residents.

Back Bay has world-class public transportation and is very bikeable.

Nearby neighborhoods: Bay Village, Beacon Hill, South End, West End, Lower Roxbury, Chinatown - Leather District and Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood.

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97 Walk Score of Back Bay, Boston, MA

Back Bay is a Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car.

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Resting Place

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Ben & Jerry's

Daily errands do not require a car in Back Bay Boston.

Back Bay is the 8th most walkable neighborhood in Boston with a Walk Score of 97.

Find apartments in Boston's most walkable neighborhoods: Beacon Hill, Chinatown - Leather District and North End.

Back Bay Boston Apartments for Rent

Back Bay Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Back Bay to other Boston neighborhoods.

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Population

6 South End 97 93 92 24,651
7 West End 97 100 89 4,062
8 Back Bay 97 96 87 18,194
9 Central Maverick Square - Paris Street 95 75 75 11,164
10 Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood 95 93 91 36,713

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Eating & Drinking

There are about 391 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Back Bay.

People in Back Bay can walk to an average of 40 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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thumbnail for Ben & Jerry'sFind your favorite unique flavors only sold at these scoop shops. Bonus: They have newly introduced frozen greek yogurt flavors. #icecreamshop Photo: Mike Fisher

Walk Score Team
on Ben & Jerry's

96 Transit Score of Back Bay, Boston, MA

Back Bay is a Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation. Find Back Bay Boston apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

Back Bay has world-class public transportation and about 8 bus, 4 rail and 1 subway lines passing through it.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Back Bay on public transit.

87 Bike Score of Back Bay, Boston, MA

Back Bay is Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips.

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BerryLine

Photo of Copley Square Farmers Market in Back Bay, Boston

Copley Square Farmers Market

Photo of Local Art On Newbury in Back Bay, Boston

Local Art On Newbury

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Boston Duck Tours

Photo of Cuffs Irish Bar in Back Bay, Boston

Cuffs Irish Bar

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Quest Eternal

thumbnail for BerryLineThe growing froyo (frozen yogurt) phase is slowly gaining popularity in the cold treats category. Check this place out with their genuine yogurt flavors and various berry toppings. #icecreamshop Photo: BerryLine

Kelley Bayern
on BerryLine

thumbnail for Copley Square Farmers MarketShop here for local, organic and delicious produce. Tip: Cash only. However, there is an EBT Card stand that will match your $10 charge with $10 extra to spend in the market. Hours: Tuesdays and Fridays, 11am-6pm. #farmersmarket Photo: Copley Square

Walk Score Team
on Copley Square Farmers Market

thumbnail for Emack & Bolio's Ice CreamEmack & Bolio's will serve you monstrous portions. Bonus: Get your scoop in a homemade waffle cone topped with Fruit Loops or Rice Krispies. #icecreamscoop Photo: Robyn Lee

Walk Score Team
on Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream

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