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Egleston Square Neighborhood Guide Boston, MA
About
Egleston Square is a vibrant neighborhood located in Boston, Massachusetts, on the border of Jamaica Plain and Roxbury. This neighborhood, known for its cultural diversity, is situated along Washington and Columbus Avenues. Key points of interest include the community-led Egleston Square Farmers Market and the Egleston Square Branch of the Boston Public Library. The area is also well-serviced by public transport, with the Orange Line at Jackson Square close by.
What You Will Love About Egleston Square, Boston, Massachusetts
- You'll appreciate the rich cultural diversity and strong neighborhood spirit that fosters a close-knit community.
- The Egleston Square Farmers Market is a popular weekend spot, where many locals gather to purchase fresh food and support local businesses.
- Access to the Egleston Square Branch of the Boston Public Library, a comprehensive resource for learning and community involvement.
- The public transport connectivity from this neighborhood is excellent, providing easy access to other parts of Boston.
What's Nearby
Egleston Square is just a short distance from downtown Boston, offering residents easy access to the city's commercial and entertainment hubs. The neighborhood is also near Franklin Park, Boston's largest park, and home to the city's zoo as well as many walking and biking trails.
Lifestyle
The lifestyle in Egleston Square is community-oriented and diverse, with a wide range of cultures represented in the area. The neighborhood is bustling with local businesses and activities such as the regular farmers market. Its proximity to parks and downtown Boston also makes it a balanced location for both work and recreational activities.
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Rental Trends in Egleston Square
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Explore the Neighborhood
There are 225 restaurants, 57 grocery stores, and 36 parks within a mile of the Egleston Square neighborhood.
Plaza Meat MarketRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store
•207 Boylston St
- Egleston Farmers Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Grocery Store
•0.1 miles
29 Germania St
- Twenty First Century Foods
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.1 miles
30 Germania St
- Latin Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.1 miles
3201 Washington St
Jamaica Plain Brewery ComplexRetail, Shopping Mall
•0.1 miles
284 Amory St
- La Peravianas
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.1 miles
3099 Washington St
- Plaza Meat Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Butcher, Grocery Store
•207 Boylston St
- Egleston Farmers Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Grocery Store
•0.1 miles
29 Germania St
- Twenty First Century Foods
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.1 miles
30 Germania St
- Latin Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.1 miles
3201 Washington St
- Chauncy Liquor Mart
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.1 miles
3100 Washington St
- La Peravianas
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store
•0.1 miles
3099 Washington St
D & D RestaurantDining and Drinking, Restaurant, Latin American Restaurant, South American Restaurant
•0.1 miles
3141 Washington St
- Pikalox
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Caribbean Restaurant
•0.1 miles
3160 Washington St
- Pin Bochinche Restaurant
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Diner, Caribbean Restaurant, Cuban Restaurant, Indian Restaurant
•0.1 miles
3160 Washington St
- Amir's Natural Foods
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Mediterranean Restaurant
•0.1 miles
29 Germania St
- Exodus Bagels
Dining and Drinking, Bagel Shop
•0.1 miles
196 Quincy Street
- Vianne Chocolat
Dining and Drinking, Dessert Shop
•0.1 miles
31 Germania St
- Bravo Pharmacy
Retail, Drugstore
•0.1 miles
3158 Washington St
- Jamaica Plain Brewery Complex
Retail, Shopping Mall
•0.1 miles
284 Amory St
- Yachris Market
Retail, Convenience Store
•0.2 miles
143 Boylston St
- Walgreens
Retail, Drugstore
•0.3 miles
1890 Columbus Ave
- Boston Sober Homes
Retail, Drugstore
•0.4 miles
12 Seaver St
- CVS Pharmacy
Retail, Drugstore
•0.4 miles
55 Dimock St
Egleston Community OrchardLandmarks and Outdoors, Garden
•195 Boylston St
- Brookside Community Garden
Landmarks and Outdoors, Garden
•0.2 miles
36 Merriam St
- William F Flaherty Playground
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.2 miles
Cornwall St
- Franklin Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.3 miles
Pier Point
- Walnut Ave. Play Lot Franklin Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.3 miles
434 Walnut Ave
- Beecher St Dog Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Dog Park
•0.4 miles
16 Beecher St
Urbano ProjectArts and Entertainment, Museum
•0.1 miles
29 Germania St
- Stonybrook Fine Arts
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.1 miles
24 Porter St
- Spontaneous Celebrations
Arts and Entertainment
•0.3 miles
45 Danforth St
- Shirim
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue
•0.4 miles
10 Rocky Nook Ter
- Eric Mauro Stained Glass
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.4 miles
128 Brookside Ave
- The Space
Arts and Entertainment
•0.4 miles
128 Brookside Ave
Arcadia Learning AcademyBusiness and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare
•14 Dalrymple St
- Mejor Estilo Flaco Barbershop
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Barbershop
•0.1 miles
3167 Washington St
- D'Laly's Nails & Spa
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Nail Salon
•0.1 miles
3137 Washington St
- Alberto's Hair Styling
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Barbershop
•0.1 miles
3135 Washington St
- Jocelynsalon
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.1 miles
3133 Washington St
- Anique Nicole Hair Studio
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.1 miles
3156 Washington St
PlayworksSports and Recreation, Sports Club
•0.1 miles
29 Germania St
YMCASports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.1 miles
3134 Washington St
- Mike's Fitness
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.1 miles
284 Amory St
- Bikes Not Bombs
Retail, Sporting Goods Retail, Bicycle Store
•0.1 miles
284 Amory St
- Tony Williams Dance Center
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio, Dance Studio
•0.1 miles
284 Amory St
- Nouflex
Sports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.1 miles
284 Amory St
Samuel Adams Boston Brewery Tap RoomDining and Drinking, Brewery
•0.1 miles
30 Germania St
- Samuel Adams Brewery
Dining and Drinking, Brewery, Restaurant
•0.1 miles
30 Germania St
- Boston Beer Co.
Dining and Drinking, Brewery
•0.1 miles
30 Germania St
- Turtle Swamp Brewing
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Brewery
•0.4 miles
Washington St
- Paint Nite
Dining and Drinking, Bar
•0.6 miles
3484 Washington St
- Tres Gatos
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Wine Bar, Restaurant, Spanish Restaurant, Tapas Restaurant
•0.6 miles
470 Centre St
Ymca-Greater Boston Area - Egleston Square Youth CenterCommunity and Government, Community Center
•0.1 miles
3134 Washington St
- Egleston Square Branch Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.3 miles
2044 Columbus Ave
- Egleston Square Branch of the Boston Public Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.3 miles
2044 Columbus Ave
- The Mosaic School
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.5 miles
85 Seaverns Ave
- Pine Village Preschool
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.6 miles
1 Roanoke Ave
- Boston Public Library - Connolly Branch
Community and Government, Library
•0.7 miles
433 Centre St
- Boston Police Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.4 miles
3345 Washington St
Radius SpecialtyHealth and Medicine, Hospital
•0.5 miles
59 Townsend St
- Jewish Memorial Hospital and Rehabilitation Center
Business and Professional Services, Office, Health and Medicine, Hospital, Medical Center
•0.5 miles
59 Townsend St
- Arbour Hospital
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•0.6 miles
49 Robinwood Ave
- Boston Children's Primary Care at Martha Eliot
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•0.7 miles
75 Bickford St
- Boston Engine 28 Tower Ladder10
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.7 miles
746 Centre St
Egleston Square Apartments and Rentals
293 Rental properties in Egleston Square, Boston, MA.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 2.5% | 119.4% |
| utilities | 1.5% | 42.9% |
| food | 0.1% | 5% |
| transportation | 0.3% | 12.6% |
| healthcare | 0.1% | 17.9% |
Egleston Square Demographics
Egleston Square Reviews
Busy Streets
No
Say 5 of 5 renters
Noise Late At Night
No
Say 5 of 5 renters
Nearby Parks
Yes
Say 5 of 5 renters
Area Has Potholes
No
Say 5 of 5 renters
Good Place To Raise A Family
Yes
Say 5 of 5 renters
Area Has Litter
No
Say 4 of 5 renters
Egleston Square Transportation
Very Walkable
Very Bikeable
Good Transit
MBTA Stony Brook Station
Train Stop
100 Boylston St
MBTA Green Street Station
Other
150 Green St
Jackson Square
Train Stop
1500 Columbus Ave
Source: foursquare.com
MBTA Stony Brook Station
Train Stop
100 Boylston St
Jackson Square
Train Stop
1500 Columbus Ave
MBTA Back of the Hill Station
Train Stop
S Huntington Ave
Source: foursquare.com
MBTA Green Street Station
Other
150 Green St
MBTA Bus Route 111
Other
1 Woodlawn St
Source: foursquare.com
Egleston Square Schools
- 1/10
Greater Egleston Community High School
Grades 9-12 • Public
- 6/10
Ellis Mendell Elementary School
Grades PK, K-5 • Public
- 5/10
Grades PK, K-8 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Grades 4-8 • Private
- NRNo Rating
- 4/10
Match Charter Public School-Middle School
Grades K-8 • Charter
- 4/10
Roxbury Preparatory Charter School
Grades 5-12 • Charter