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Brighton Neighborhood Guide Boston, MA
About
Brighton is a vibrant neighborhood that sits just west of Boston, Massachusetts. Known for its small-town feel within the bustling city, it's characterized by tree-lined streets, an array of historic homes, a diverse mix of restaurants, and local shops. The neighborhood is known for its extensive transportation system, being bordered by Interstate 90 and served by several Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority bus lines. Brighton is also home to universities like Boston College and Boston University, making it an active and energetic part of the city.
What You Will Love About Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts
- You'll love Brighton's charming blend of old and new, with historical homes sitting next to modern condos and apartments.
- The neighborhood's rich array of dining options, reflecting the neighborhood's cultural diversity, always gives residents and visitors a culinary adventure to try.
- Brighton's excellent transportation system makes commuting and exploring Boston a breeze.
- The presence of universities provides an energetic, dynamic atmosphere that keeps the neighborhood vibrant and exciting.
What’s Nearby
Brighton borders the neighborhoods of Allston and Brookline, both known for their lively dining, nightlife, and shopping scenes. It's also just a short drive away from Downtown Boston, making it convenient for work and entertainment. Brighton's proximity to the Charles River offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities like walking, biking, and boating.
Lifestyle
Life in Brighton is a blend of calm residential living and cosmopolitan buzz. With students, young professionals, and families populating the area, it has a broad demographic. It's a neighborhood that balances its historical roots with a vibrant contemporary lifestyle, providing an engaging community for residents.
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There are 634 restaurants, 100 grocery stores, and 64 parks within a mile of the Brighton neighborhood.
Johnny's D's Fruit & ProduceRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
381 Washington St
- Palace Spa
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
419 Washington St
Park Plaza CenterRetail, Shopping Mall
•0.2 miles
462 Washington St
- Winship Spa
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
290 Washington St
- Brighton Fish Company
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Fish Market, Gourmet Store, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
162 Chestnut Hill Ave
- Kiki's Kwik-Mart
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.5 miles
236 Faneuil St
- Brighton Farmers Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market
•0.1 miles
30 Chestnut Hill Ave
- Dorr's Liquor Mart
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.2 miles
354 Washington St
- Johnny's D's Fruit & Produce
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
381 Washington St
- Palace Spa
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
419 Washington St
- Winship Spa
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.2 miles
290 Washington St
- Walsh Wine & Spirits
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.2 miles
313 Washington St
Laughing DogsDining and Drinking, Restaurant, English Restaurant
•0.1 miles
66 Chestnut Hill Ave
- Vivi Bubble Tea Bright
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Bubble Tea Shop, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
364 Washington St
- Cafenation
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Café, Coffee Shop, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.2 miles
380 Washington St
- Los Amigos
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant, Burrito Restaurant, Tex-Mex Restaurant
•0.2 miles
366 Washington St
- Cafe Mirror
Dining and Drinking, Cafe, Coffee, and Tea House, Café, Restaurant, Diner, Asian Restaurant, Chinese Restaurant
•0.2 miles
362 Washington St
- The Scoop N Scootery
Dining and Drinking, Dessert Shop, Ice Cream Parlor
•0.2 miles
360 Washington St
- Brighton Allston Congregational Church Thrift Shop
Retail, Vintage and Thrift Store
•0.1 miles
404 Washington St
- Brighton Pharmacy
Retail, Drugstore
•0.1 miles
388 Washington St
- Brighton Lockshop & Hardware
Retail, Hardware Store
•0.2 miles
383 Washington St
- Zisis Convenience Store
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.2 miles
375 Washington St
- CVS Pharmacy
Retail, Drugstore
•0.2 miles
427 Washington St
- Park Plaza Center
Retail, Shopping Mall
•0.2 miles
462 Washington St
Brighton CommonLandmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.1 miles
30 Chestnut Hill Ave
- Brighton Square Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.1 miles
20 Chestnut Hill Ave
- Theresa Hynes Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.1 miles
William Jackson St
- Joyce Playground
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.2 miles
10-12 Lyne Rd
- Reservoir Place
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.2 miles
Cleveland Circle
- Chandler's Pond
Landmarks and Outdoors
•0.6 miles
Lake Shore Rd
Brighton-Allston Heritage MuseumArts and Entertainment, Museum, History Museum
•0.1 miles
20 Chestnut Hill Ave
- The Corner Art Room
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.2 miles
6 Academy Hill Rd
- Komnata Quest Boston
Arts and Entertainment, Escape Room
•0.2 miles
320 Washington St
- Longwood Symphony Orchestra
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue
•0.2 miles
320 Washington St
- Art for A Change Studio
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.2 miles
29 Leicester St
- In Your Palm Palmistry
Arts and Entertainment, Psychic and Astrologer
•0.3 miles
370 Market St
Tina's Hair SalonBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.1 miles
382 Washington St
Present BreathBusiness and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Massage Clinic, Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Yoga Studio
•0.1 miles
380 Washington St
- Boston Threading
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.1 miles
386 Washington St
- Annie's Salon
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.1 miles
382 Washington St
- Hair Garden Salon
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.2 miles
8 Chestnut Hill Ave
- Michael's Hair Cutting For Men
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Barbershop
•0.2 miles
4 Chestnut Hill Ave
- Artango
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•0.1 miles
380 Washington St
- Artango Dance School
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•0.1 miles
380 Washington St
- Taireiki Wellness Center
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Yoga Studio
•0.1 miles
380 Washington St
- Present Breath
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Massage Clinic, Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Yoga Studio
•0.1 miles
380 Washington St
- Star Dance School
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•0.2 miles
323 Washington St
- Orangetheory Fitness
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.3 miles
375 Market St
Porter Belly'sDining and Drinking, Bar, Pub, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.2 miles
338 Washington St
- Brighton Bodega
Dining and Drinking, Bar
•0.2 miles
328 Washington St
- The Corrib Pub and Restaurant
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Pub, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.2 miles
396 Market St
- Ransom Saloon
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Sports Bar
•0.6 miles
15 Ransom Rd
- Irish Village
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Pub, Sports Bar, Restaurant, American Restaurant
•0.6 miles
224 Market St
- The Last Drop
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, Italian Restaurant
•0.7 miles
596 Washington St
Boston Public Library - Brighton BranchCommunity and Government, Library
•0.1 miles
40 Academy Hill Rd
- Boston College Theology and Ministry Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.5 miles
117 Lake St
- Jewish Community Center Preschool-Brookline
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.7 miles
50 Sutherland Rd
- JCC Early Learning Center
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.7 miles
50 Sutherland Rd
- Boston Public Library - Faneuil Branch
Community and Government, Library
•0.7 miles
419 Faneuil St
- Strawberry Family Childcare
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.7 miles
33 Ranelegh Rd
Spaulding Outpatient Center BrightonHealth and Medicine, Hospital
•0.3 miles
280 Washington St
- Boston Police Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.3 miles
301 Washington St
- Brighton Firehouse Engine
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.3 miles
138 Chestnut Hill Ave
- SMG Neurology at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•0.4 miles
736 Cambridge St
- St Elizabeth's Medical Center
Health and Medicine, Hospital, Medical Center
•0.4 miles
736 Cambridge St
- The Hearing Aid Center at Steward St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•0.4 miles
736 Cambridge St
Brighton Apartments and Rentals
2580 Rental properties in Brighton, Boston, MA.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 2.5% | 119.5% |
| utilities | 1.4% | 37.5% |
| food | 0.1% | 5.1% |
| transportation | 0.5% | 16.9% |
| healthcare | 0.1% | 15.2% |
Brighton Transportation
MBTA Bus Route 51
Other
Chestnut Hill Ave
Chestnut Hill Avenue Station
Train Stop
Commonwealth Ave
Chiswick Road MBTA Station - Green Line
Train Stop
Commonwealth Ave
Source: foursquare.com
Chestnut Hill Avenue Station
Train Stop
Commonwealth Ave
Chiswick Road MBTA Station - Green Line
Train Stop
Commonwealth Ave
South Street SUBWAY Station
Train Stop
Commonwealth Ave
Source: foursquare.com
MBTA Bus Route 51
Other
Chestnut Hill Ave
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Other
1568 Commonwealth Ave
Crystal Transport
Other
77 Guest St
Source: foursquare.com
Brighton Schools
- 6/10
F. Lyman Winship Elementary School
Grades PK, K-5 • Public
- 4/10
Grades PK, K-8 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades K-8 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Mesivta High School Of Greater Boston
Grades 9-12 • Private
- NRNo Rating
St Columbkille Partnership School
Grades PK-8 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Charter
- 4/10
Grades PK, K-12 • Charter
Neighborhoods Around Brighton
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| St. Elizabeth'sNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $3,076 | 2% |
| CommonwealthNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $1,600 | 27% |
| Fenway - KenmoreNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $3,394 | 0% |
| Oak SquareNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $2,200 | 2% |
| South EndNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $3,677 | 6% |
| Back BayNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $3,530 | 1% |
| KenmoreNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $3,177 | 11% |
| Coolidge CornerNeighborhood in Brookline, Massachusetts | $2,375 | 2% |
| Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - LongwoodNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $2,758 | 1% |
| Washington SquareNeighborhood in Brookline, Massachusetts | $2,764 | 4% |
| North BrooklineNeighborhood in Brookline, Massachusetts | $2,400 | 3% |
| Beacon HillNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $2,200 | -- |
| West FenwayNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $5,554 | -- |
| West EndNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $3,482 | 7% |
| CentralNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $3,187 | 0% |
| Lower AllstonNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $3,186 | -- |
| Brookline VillageNeighborhood in Brookline, Massachusetts | -- | -- |
| Coolidge Corner South SideNeighborhood in Brookline, Massachusetts | -- | -- |
| Porter SquareNeighborhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts | -- | -- |
| North CambridgeNeighborhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts | $2,200 | 5% |
| Davis SquareNeighborhood in Somerville, Massachusetts | -- | -- |
| East FenwayNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $2,651 | 5% |
| Mid-CambridgeNeighborhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts | $2,675 | 8% |
| Back Bay WestNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $2,400 | 4% |
| Downtown BostonNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $3,208 | 5% |
| Spring HillNeighborhood in Somerville, Massachusetts | $2,272 | 6% |
| Ward TwoNeighborhood in Somerville, Massachusetts | -- | -- |
| Kendall SquareNeighborhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts | $3,547 | 7% |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Waltham, Massachusetts | $2,712 | 117% |
| Powder HouseNeighborhood in Somerville, Massachusetts | -- | -- |
| North SlopeNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| St. Elizabeth'sNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $3,495 | 5% |
| CommonwealthNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $2,600 | 6% |
| Fenway - KenmoreNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $3,901 | 1% |
| Oak SquareNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $2,400 | 0% |
| South EndNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $4,220 | 13% |
| Back BayNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $4,050 | 8% |
| KenmoreNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $3,650 | 24% |
| Coolidge CornerNeighborhood in Brookline, Massachusetts | $2,765 | 3% |
| Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - LongwoodNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $3,272 | 31% |
| Washington SquareNeighborhood in Brookline, Massachusetts | $2,766 | 4% |
| North BrooklineNeighborhood in Brookline, Massachusetts | $2,725 | 2% |
| Beacon HillNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | -- | -- |
| West FenwayNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $6,682 | -- |
| West EndNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $3,985 | 3% |
| CentralNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $3,992 | 2% |
| Lower AllstonNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $4,438 | -- |
| Brookline VillageNeighborhood in Brookline, Massachusetts | -- | -- |
| Coolidge Corner South SideNeighborhood in Brookline, Massachusetts | -- | -- |
| Porter SquareNeighborhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts | $2,500 | 14% |
| North CambridgeNeighborhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts | $3,202 | 46% |
| Davis SquareNeighborhood in Somerville, Massachusetts | -- | -- |
| East FenwayNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $2,988 | 37% |
| Mid-CambridgeNeighborhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts | $2,725 | 26% |
| Back Bay WestNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $2,600 | -- |
| Downtown BostonNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $4,230 | 3% |
| Spring HillNeighborhood in Somerville, Massachusetts | $2,475 | 0% |
| Ward TwoNeighborhood in Somerville, Massachusetts | -- | -- |
| Kendall SquareNeighborhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts | $4,408 | 4% |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Waltham, Massachusetts | $3,175 | 7% |
| Powder HouseNeighborhood in Somerville, Massachusetts | $2,400 | 4% |
| North SlopeNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| St. Elizabeth'sNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $4,251 | 10% |
| CommonwealthNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $2,900 | 5% |
| Fenway - KenmoreNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $5,077 | 1% |
| Oak SquareNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $2,850 | 5% |
| South EndNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $5,255 | 7% |
| Back BayNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $5,845 | 2% |
| KenmoreNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $4,850 | 14% |
| Coolidge CornerNeighborhood in Brookline, Massachusetts | $3,677 | 0% |
| Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - LongwoodNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $3,883 | 4% |
| Washington SquareNeighborhood in Brookline, Massachusetts | $3,025 | 0% |
| North BrooklineNeighborhood in Brookline, Massachusetts | $3,600 | 2% |
| Beacon HillNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $4,950 | -- |
| West FenwayNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $10,095 | -- |
| West EndNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $5,895 | 2% |
| CentralNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $5,420 | 3% |
| Lower AllstonNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $4,870 | 39% |
| Brookline VillageNeighborhood in Brookline, Massachusetts | $3,250 | -- |
| Coolidge Corner South SideNeighborhood in Brookline, Massachusetts | $2,975 | -- |
| Porter SquareNeighborhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts | $3,500 | -- |
| North CambridgeNeighborhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts | $5,267 | 88% |
| Davis SquareNeighborhood in Somerville, Massachusetts | -- | -- |
| East FenwayNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $3,825 | 3% |
| Mid-CambridgeNeighborhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts | $3,280 | 29% |
| Back Bay WestNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $3,500 | 22% |
| Downtown BostonNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $5,676 | 7% |
| Spring HillNeighborhood in Somerville, Massachusetts | $3,000 | 2% |
| Ward TwoNeighborhood in Somerville, Massachusetts | $3,400 | -- |
| Kendall SquareNeighborhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts | $5,537 | 3% |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Waltham, Massachusetts | $4,106 | 2% |
| Powder HouseNeighborhood in Somerville, Massachusetts | $2,500 | 17% |
| North SlopeNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $4,950 | -- |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| St. Elizabeth'sNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $5,575 | 37% |
| CommonwealthNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $4,137 | 6% |
| Fenway - KenmoreNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $5,700 | 7% |
| Oak SquareNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $3,712 | 3% |
| South EndNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $5,400 | 3% |
| Back BayNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $8,682 | 41% |
| KenmoreNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $5,200 | -- |
| Coolidge CornerNeighborhood in Brookline, Massachusetts | $5,714 | 39% |
| Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - LongwoodNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $10,925 | 110% |
| Washington SquareNeighborhood in Brookline, Massachusetts | $4,800 | 0% |
| North BrooklineNeighborhood in Brookline, Massachusetts | $5,714 | -- |
| Beacon HillNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | -- | -- |
| West FenwayNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $13,804 | -- |
| West EndNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $6,652 | 3% |
| CentralNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $6,830 | 4% |
| Lower AllstonNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $4,100 | -- |
| Brookline VillageNeighborhood in Brookline, Massachusetts | $11,000 | -- |
| Coolidge Corner South SideNeighborhood in Brookline, Massachusetts | -- | -- |
| Porter SquareNeighborhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts | $4,800 | -- |
| North CambridgeNeighborhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts | $3,600 | 1% |
| Davis SquareNeighborhood in Somerville, Massachusetts | -- | -- |
| East FenwayNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $5,200 | 0% |
| Mid-CambridgeNeighborhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts | $5,500 | 1% |
| Back Bay WestNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | -- | -- |
| Downtown BostonNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | $6,270 | 1% |
| Spring HillNeighborhood in Somerville, Massachusetts | $3,600 | -- |
| Ward TwoNeighborhood in Somerville, Massachusetts | $3,300 | -- |
| Kendall SquareNeighborhood in Cambridge, Massachusetts | $8,387 | 2% |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Waltham, Massachusetts | $3,550 | 26% |
| Powder HouseNeighborhood in Somerville, Massachusetts | $3,300 | 3% |
| North SlopeNeighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts | -- | -- |