Davis Square, Somerville

Davis Square is one of those place where so many streets converge that it literally looks like an octopus on a map. The neighborhood mixes new and old and is home to many students and younger professional couples. It has a gay population as well as working class folks, and is often on lists as one of the hippest places to live in the U.S. There’s a very diverse selection of shops and the arts - both performing and visual - are evident in the many galleries and theatrical venues. It may be a major intersection but it has become one of the priciest areas in Boston.

Davis Square is one of those place where so many streets converge that it literally looks like an octopus on a map. The neighborhood mixes new and old and is home to many students and younger professional couples. It has a gay population as well as working class folks, and is often on lists as one of the hippest places to live in the U.S. There’s a very diverse selection of shops and the arts - both performing and visual - are evident in the many galleries and theatrical venues. It may be a major intersection but it has become one of the priciest areas in Boston.