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4 discussions from residents and visitors

urban_jayden56

Things that make South Boston unique

First post here. I'm a 55-year-old writer and With a population of 7,896, South Boston is a small town. Household incomes average around $41,102 in South Boston. Homes are going for about $157,300 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scen...

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urban_jayden56

Job market in South Boston for tech?

We have two kids and It's a a small town city with about 7,896 people. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I overthinking this? Appreciate any input. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for bette...

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Declan Garcia

Why I chose South Boston over bigger cities

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm single, late 30s, and Household incomes average around $41,102 in South Boston. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not jus...

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Autumn C.

Grocery stores in South Boston -recommendations?

Poverty rate is 21.4%, which is higher than I expected. You can expect to pay around $756 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 7,896 people. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new ...

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