Housing has become extremely expensive by American and Bostonian standards, with one-bedroom apartments starting at around $400,000 and townhouses selling at upwards of $1.2 million in 2004.

The neighborhood is in the center of Boston, immediately south of the Back Bay. It is a short walk to most of the central city.

The South End population is quite diverse and is composed of gays, wealthy urban professionals, African-Americans, and Hispanics.

The neighborhood is known for its excellent restaurants, and for being the hub of the Boston gay scene.

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