Real estate in Boston’s Allston and Brighton neighborhoods is heavily supported by college students, graduate students, and young professionals. Some statistics have shown this percentage to exceed 50% of the areas total population, while other areas of Boston are, at most, one third. This is due to the fact that there are many colleges in the area: Harvard University, Boston College, Boston University, Pine Manor and the Bryman Institute. Besides having ideal condos and apartments as housing, many parts of the schools’ campuses are in this area, such as Harvard Stadium and the Harvard Business School. Culturally, the areas are very diverse, and there are generally several ethnically dissimilar restaurants on every block. All of these factors make the Allston / Brighton area very attractive for young professionals and students. Allston, itself, has never been an independent town. It was originally a part of Cambridge, until joining Brighton for a short period, and finally both areas were annexed by the city of Boston. The real estate is comprised of houses, small apartments, and condo buildings. For people looking to be near the country’s academic elite, or to live in an area rich with culture and diversity, purchasing an Allston / Brighton condo is a likely consequence. |
