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North End



  

History



North End was the center of Jewish life in Boston in the early 19th century and was also a place where the Irish migrated in huge numbers to dominate the neighborhood for many years. Home to some of the most wealthy residents of Boston, North End was also the first community of African American people that was created by those who had been freed and were once slaves.

North End was well known as the center for Italian living in Boston during the 20th century and is also the landmark where the famous Boston Molasses Disaster took place in 1919. North End is the famed area where Paul Revere and Old North Church had lanterns hung to signal if the Redcoats' route wat by land or by sea hence the famous term - “One if by land, two if by sea.”

Description



North End was long cut off from the rest of Boston by the Central Artery, an elevated highway that cut through the heart of Boston. A recent and very costly project known as the “Big Dig” dropped the Central Artery highway into a tunnel and gardens have replaced the area which was once a highway.

North End is a mostly residential neighborhood that is home to Italian immigrants. Located in the northeast corner of the Boston peninsula, North End is almost completely surrounded by water and is filled with winding streets that are mostly narrow and cozy.

Residents



North End is the city of Boston's primary home to the Italian American population. More than 44,000 Italian immigrants have resided in the Boston area with many of them calling North End home. Today, the area has more than 10,700 residents that are primarily white with a median income that is well above the Boston average. Residents of North End typically earn $84,460 per year compared to the median income of Boston residents being only $51,688 annually.

Rental Housing



North End rentals are typically above $1,000 per month with the median rent in the North End Boston area being $1,499. Rentals in North End range in price typically from just under $1,000 to well over $2,000 depending on the amenities and the size of the rental as well as many other options. Most of the rentals in North End are multi family homes such as apartments or condos.

Fun Stuff



North End is the historic home to the Copps Hill Burying Ground and the early home of Paul Revere. The Freedom Trail runs directly through Boston's North End making the neighborhood an excellent place to basque in the early history of the city of Boston.

Fresh seafood and Italian specialties are offered at many of the local North End restaurants for the food lover. Cannolis and other sweets are readily available at one of the many bakeries in North End. Additionally, North End is also the home to Christopher Columbus Park, the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Rose Garden and various festivals that take place throughout the summer.