Boston is the capital of Massachusetts and the largest city in New England. The city grew from its colonial days as a major shipping, manufacturing and financial center to become a global leader in biotechnology, education, finance, high-tech and healthcare. With over 690,000 people living in it’s metro area, Boston is one of the most densely populated cities in the US. It is also one of the most expensive places to live in with a cost of living 19% higher than the national average. Find out more about this vibrant city by reading on!
Diversity
Boston is a diverse community with residents from all over the world. You’ll find people living in Boston from countries such as Haiti, Jamaica, Cambodia, and Guyana. The city has also been greatly influenced by Irish Americans who immigrated to the city throughout the 1800s.
Etiquette Tips for Locals and Tourists
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Boston residents are very friendly people and they expect visitors to be as well. With that being said there are some mannerisms which are considered rude here such as eating on a bus or subway without offering food to those around you, littering, wearing shorts when it’s cold, and even putting your feet on a public seat. As for tourists, it’s best to put away that selfie stick and out of the way when taking pictures of historical sites!
The New England Accent
Boston has been a major hub for immigration in the United States since the colonial days so it shouldn’t be surprising that you’ll find accents from all around the world. The “Boston Brahmin” accent is a local accent and it’s actually featured on the TV series Boston Legal.
Economy
The economy of Boston is diverse with a variety of different industries. Tourism, service and computer related jobs are the largest sectors of employment in the city. The city is also experiencing growth in numerous industries including finance, education and healthcare. One major industry that Boston is known for is biotechnology which employs nearly 11,500 workers. The city attracts a lot of investors and entrepreneurs looking to start new businesses. It’s also quite affordable with Boston post-secondary education ranking as the third most affordable in the country.
Academics
Boston was the first city in America to have a public school so it would make sense that it’s also home to some of the country’s best universities. You’ll find graduates from Boston schools on Forbes’ list of top companies, including Google and Nike. It also has an extremely low crime rate with only 5 violent crimes for every 10,000 people.
Just a few miles outside of Boston is Harvard University which was the first higher education institute in the United States. The school is comprised of 11 degree-granting schools and colleges offering undergraduate and graduate programs in liberal arts, engineering, health sciences and more.
Boston is a city of diversity. From the Boston Marathon to Fenway Park, people from all over the world have been welcomed into this historic city and brought their culture with them. This has helped create an economic powerhouse that attracts business around the globe in high-tech, biotechnology, education and finance industries. It also means that there are many different perspectives on life as well as academic opportunities for young adults in this diverse metropolis. With so much going on at any given time it’s easy to see why some may feel like Boston isn’t “home.” But after reading about how vibrant this town really is it sounds more like home than ever!