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Boston, PA

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The rural Pennsylvania counterpart to Massachusetts’ capital city

Rural Affordable Historic Charming Scenic Mountain Views

Situated about 15 miles southeast of Pittsburgh, Boston is a scenic rural community with a distinctive small-town atmosphere. Boston, sometimes referred to as “Little Boston” to distinguish it from its Massachusetts counterpart, contains numerous historic buildings set against the lush backdrop of the Allegheny Mountains.

Residents enjoy access to a wide variety of rentals in Boston, from spacious houses to cozy apartments and everything in between. Many of the community’s commercial offerings are strewn along Smithfield Street, which touts the feel of a historic downtown area. Options for outdoor recreation abound in Boston, with convenience to the Great Allegheny Passage Trail, Youghiogheny River, and Dead Man’s Hollow Conservation Area.

Transportation

33

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

46

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Renziehausen Park Rose Garden & Arboretum
  • White Oak Park
  • Round Hill Park & Exhibit Farm
  • Rivers Of Steel National Heritage Area
  • Cedar Creek County Park

Airports

  • Arnold Palmer Regional
  • Pittsburgh International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.