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History, community, and harbor views abound.

South Boston exudes a lively and friendly atmosphere, characterized by its tight-knit community, historic triple-deckers, and a growing number of trendy restaurants and shops. It's a place where tradition and progress comfortably coexist.

Downtown South Boston
COMMUNITY GUIDE · SOUTH BOSTON
South Boston, Suffolk County

City Snapshot

Population

2,789

County

Suffolk County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$87,669

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Emergency Services

Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

Boston Medical Center

South Shore Hospital Emergency Department

This Week

Weight Loss Group

2026-09-14 at 1:00 PM

Core & More w/ Julie

2026-09-15 at 6:00 AM

Chronic Disease Self Management Program

2026-09-15 at 11:00 AM

Safety Committee Meeting

2026-09-16 at 1:00 PM

Oktoberfest Setup

2026-09-16 at 4:00 PM

Community Leaders

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Elizabeth Warren

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

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Edward Markey

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

Maura Healey
Maura Healey

Governor

Democratic Party