Moving To Boston? Here Are Some Things To Know

Moving day is almost here! From the boxes all over your living room to not knowing where you packed the spatula, moving can be frustrating. Boston - here you come. Before you go, however, you will need some facts on your new home. Here they are - the top five things to know about moving to Beantown.

Boston is a big city.
"Big" may not be the only word used to describe Beantown, but it is definitely one used frequently. The city isn't that sprawling in terms of the city limits, but Greater Boston has an estimated 6.4 million inhabitants. It doesn't stop there. The city is home to a quarter million college students, earning the city its name as "the Athens of American." "Big" doesn't always mean a terrible commute. Make sure to pack your comfy shoes as one of their nicknames is "The Walking City"." Many Bostonians do not own a car, but instead utilize the city's internationally renowned public transportation system

Boston is a busy city.
All those 6.4 million people go places?most of them to downtown. With a burgeoning financial industry, highly acclaimed higher educational institutions, thriving medical research business, and an advanced engineering industry, there are great reasons to move to Boston. They have the nation's highest amount of jobs per square mile. The city is also only a stone's throw from New York City, another major metropolis. The six plus million people who actually live in Boston pale in comparison to the number of tourists the city hosts each year. Boston hosts (are you ready for this?) over 18 million tourists every single year. I repeat, Boston is a busy city.

Boston is an expensive city.
Save your pennies as Boston has one of the highest cost of living rates in the country. An average bowl of chowder can cost up to $4.40. In Boston, a modest 2 bedroom apartment will run around $1300 or higher. No worries; Boston has an average salary to match the exorbitant prices. The average family/household earns over $77,000 per year. Enjoy your clam chowder.

Boston is a renter's paradise.
In Boston, "rent" is the name of the game. In fact, Boston's permanent residents probably had a tough time finding their current home, especially if it has any reasonable commute time to city center. In Boston, 70% of the dwellings are rentals.

Boston is a lot of fun.
To put it simply, Boston is a paradise city for the American who enjoys a fast-paced life, loves to have entertainment options on demand, and wants the chance for relaxation or recreation whenever it's needed. Moving to Boston is not an experience of cold concrete, steel, and glass. Boston, home to America's first public park (circa 1640) is still home to parks, green spaces, and opportunities to get away from it all, even with its pulsating, vibrant activity. Boston is a constant high ranker on the world livability rankings, and there is good reason that those 18 million joy-seekers keep coming back to the "Hub of the Universe." Boston is glutted with sights to see, history to take in, and American heritage to enjoy. Boston is a city rich in history and culture. From the Boston Tea Party reenactments to checking out the Big Dig, you will enjoy moving to Boston.