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History



Downtown Boston is actually the neighborhood which encompasses many different sub neighborhoods in Downtown Boston including the Financial District, the Downtown Waterfront area, Chinatown, the Leather District and the Theater District. In the oldest areas of Downtown the Freedom Trail once staggered through and this area is home to the Old South Meeting Housea nd the Granary Burying Ground as well as King's Chapel.

Description



Downtown Boston is home to many businesses and shopping areas that line Washington, Summer and Winter streets. Macy's and other chain stores are located in Downtown Boston as are many smaller local stores making this area of Boston a shopper's dream. Most of the stores in the Downtown Boston area are not necessarily upscale or overpriced but run along a more reasonable and affordable line.

Residents



The Downtown Boston area is home to more than 14,000 residents with a median age of just under 20years old for women and about 20 years old for men. Although most residents in the Downtown area are white, there is also a mix of Asian and Hispanic residents who call Downtown Boston home. Residents in the Downtown Boston area have a median household income of $23,322 which is considerably lower than the Boston average of about $51,000.

Rental Housing



Rentals in Downtown Boston are primarily under $500 per month with the median rent cost for a home in Downtown being about $386. The Boston average for rental housing is considerably higher at just over $1,000 per month. The majority of occupied rentals in the Downtown area are 2 rooms but there are many of them that consist of 3 rooms.

Rental housing in Downtown ranges in price much based on the size and amenities that are offered in the unit. While most Downtown Boston rentals are smaller sized apartments, there is also a large number of 1 bedroom condos in the area as well. Surprisingly though, many of the condos in Downtown Boston do not have a bedroom at all and are more of a studio type.

Fun Stuff



Downtown Boston is home to the famous Faneuil Hall Marketplace also known as Quincy Market. The Faneuil Hall Marketplace is one of the most popular destinations for shoppers in the Boston area. Featuring a unique mix of shops, restaurants, outdoor vendors and various nighclubs, the Faneuil Hall Marketplace is a must see area of Downtown Boston.

Faneuil Hall is Boston's oldest marketplace and can be dated back as late as 1742. Faneuil Hall is also home to many different historic taverns. The area features street performers and various other festivities during the warm summer months and is a definite must see for newcomers to the Boston area.