Textile Historic District

Boston, MA

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Textile Historic District - Boston, MA

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A historic neighborhood on the cusp of a new identity in the heart of Boston

Historic Trendy Urban Walkable

The Textile District encompasses just a few blocks across Essex Street near Chinatown in the heart of Boston. Once a bustling fabric and textile center in the 18th and 19th centuries, today the Textile District blends modern high-rises with historic brick buildings for a taste of both old and new Boston. There’s a diverse mix of rentals, most of which are on the pricier side because of the convenient location. Essex Street is where you’ll find incredible dining, from sushi and American to Italian and French. Proximity to the rest of Boston’s entertainment hotspots means you’ll never be without something to do.

Transportation

99

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

100

Rider's Paradise

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.

79

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
  • Boston African American National Historic Site
  • Boston Children's Museum
  • Boston National Historical Park
  • Boston Public Garden

Military Bases

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan 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.