Waterfront

The Waterfront is a traditional nautical community with ample green space and a quiet urban appeal to it.

Welcome to the Waterfront

Luxury waterside living with a sophisticated flair
 
The Waterfront neighborhood of Boston affords luxury living at its best. This exclusive area sits right on the famed Boston Waterfront, providing residents with exceptional views, excellent access to the downtown area, and refined amenities. The Waterfront is an elegant community with stately homes, including luxury condominiums and apartments that create a ring around the harbor. Some locations will provide boat slips, making it simple to venture out onto the waters.
 
The Waterfront is a traditional nautical community with ample green space and a quiet urban appeal to it. Poised and sophisticated, living in this region often means having a sweeping view of the Boston skyline and a central location, perfect for those who want to be close to the cultural institutions, green spaces, and business sector.
 

What to Love

  • Refined elegance in architecture and lifestyle.
  • Proximity to the theater for cultural excursions.
  • Breathtaking waterfront views and sought-after real estate.

Local Lifestyle

The Waterfront neighborhood is quite charming and tranquil. With the calming sound of the harbor, you’ll enjoy afternoons spent watching the boats come in and out of the area. Many residents own boats and dock them at the marina. Still, the area is quiet, thanks in part to the parks and outdoor art galleries that help to shield the area from the bustle of the downtown area.
 
Also unique is the way people live in the Waterfront area. There's no true center to the community, which helps residents feel like they live throughout it – and are valued members of the neighborhood as well. While there’s new construction here, many live in renovated and reclaimed wharf buildings with original wooden beams. This, too, creates the sense that those living here are in their own area of Boston.
 

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

True to its harborside location, the Waterfront is home to numerous seafood locations. One of the best is James Hook & Co, a local landmark established in 1925 and serving the freshest lobster in the area. And while that location is traditional, Rowes Wharf Sea Grille offers some of the best, more modern seafood dishes. It's also fabulous for breakfast.
 
For those exploring the area's architecture, The Palm is stunning with its marble columns and high ceilings. It's the perfect place for a steak dinner, too. Yet another world-class restaurant is Smith & Wollensky, a beloved location for premium seafood and dry-aged steak.
 
A few shops dot the neighborhood, including One Seaport, a shopping center with name-brand retailers. The Waterfront is also nearby local to the Institute of Contemporary Art.
 

Things to Do

There are lots to do here, including enjoying the harbor itself. The Rose Kennedy Greenway is a fabulous public park that offers various festivals and musical performances during the summer months. The Boston Harborwalk is a 43-mile linear park along the shoreline providing direct access to the Waterfront neighborhood. It’s a public walkway that provides the best place to walk, jog, or bike along the water itself. The path is made up of weather planks that run between the buildings and the piers, creating an old-world feel.
 
Also, the Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park is in this area. It’s a wonderful place for a relaxing walk or a picnic on a warm summer day.
 

Schools

The Boston Public Schools serve residents of the Waterfront community. Few schools are located within the community itself, but there are ample nearby options. Eliot School and James F. Condon School are public school options here. Private schools in the area include Commonwealth School and Boston University Academy, both high schools.
 
 
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Overview for Waterfront, MA

4,758 people live in Waterfront, where the median age is 44 and the average individual income is $135,259. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

4,758

Total Population

44 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$135,259

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Waterfront, MA

Population Households Employment

Waterfront has 2,516 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Waterfront do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 4,758 people call Waterfront home. The population density is 72,111.648 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

4,758

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

44

Median Age

51.79 / 48.21%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

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  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
2,516

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$135,259

Average individual Income

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Around Waterfront, MA

There's plenty to do around Waterfront, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

100
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
83
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Third Time Ice Cream, Back Bay Health , and Hall's Pond Sanctuary.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Third Time Ice Cream Logo
Dining 2.69 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Back Bay Health Logo
Active 1.64 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Hall's Pond Sanctuary Logo
Active 3.32 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Living Root Dragon Boat Logo
Active 3.35 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Rolando Amorim-Personal Trainer Logo
Active 1.5 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
David Dorothy Ramler Park Logo
Active 2.87 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

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