Top reasons to live in Greater Boston

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Top reasons to live in Greater Boston

The 10th largest metropolitan area in the United States, Greater Boston is known for its bustling cities, entertainment and of course, people. A metropolitan area with an estimated population of over 4 million, Greater Boston is one of the best regions to live in the United States. The principal cities of this metropolitan area include Boston, Cambridge, Worcester, Providence, Lowell, and Quincy. With an estimated population of over 600,000, Boston is the biggest and most populated city in the Greater Boston area. According to U.S. News & World Report, Boston is the 9th most livable city in the United States. What made the U.S. News & World Report give Boston, a city part of the Greater Boston area, such a high ranking? Let’s take a look at the top reasons to live in Greater Boston area.

Booming economy

The economic condition of a city or region determines the living standard of the people residing there. In 2011, the Global Economic Power Index ranked Boston as the 6th most economically powerful city in the world. As of 2012, Boston had an economic output of $290 billion, a figure greater than the economy of over 150 countries. Additionally, the metropolitan area of Greater Boston contributes more to world economy than countries such as Germany and France. The booming economy of Greater Boston is one of the major reasons the area has a high quality of life rating. Major contributors to Greater Boston’s economy include the finance industry, medical sectors, education and professional services and tourism. Tourism is the heart of Greater Boston’s economy as thousands of people visit the metropolitan area each year and spend millions, if not billions, on sightseeing and entertainment.

Exposure to different cultures

President trump wouldn’t advocate this but you should move to Greater Boston if you want exposure to different cultures. The Greater Boston area, in particular the city of Boston, houses people from all over the world. While living in Greater Boston, you’ll come across people with different ethnic backgrounds including Germans, Italians, Irish, Indians, Lebanese, East Asians, Polish, Russians, and Syrians. Some of these people immigrated to Boston decades ago, bringing with them a variety of foods and entertainment. In short, by living in Greater Boston, you’ll discover ‘new ways’ of living.

Safety

In 2009, Forbes ranked Boston as the 4th safest city in the United States. The Greater Boston area which includes the city of Boston is a safe place to live. The area’s low traffic fatality rate and low crime rates are a proof of this. Even in places such as West Roxbury and Jamaica Plain, the ‘less fancy’ neighborhoods of Greater Boston, crime is at the bare minimum. So, if you live in Greater Boston, you’d be able to enjoy the culture and energy of the area without feeling unsafe at home or when out on the streets.

 

Greater Boston is one of the best regions to live in the United States and aforementioned things are a proof of this. Greater Boston is the place to be if you want safety, a good standard of living, and exposure to different cultures.

Sources:

http://www.usnews.com/info/blogs/press-room/articles/2017-02-07/us-news-unveils-the-2017-best-places-to-live

http://www.citylab.com/work/2011/09/25-most-economically-powerful-cities-world/109/#slide6

https://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=https://www.forbes.com/2009/10/26/safest-cities-ten-lifestyle-real-estate-metros-msa_chart.html&refURL=&referrer=

https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/01/15/major-crime-drops-boston/TrO5ZAhmOD3bFDqdBX8vwN/story.html

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