About South Boston
South Boston is one of the world's great neighborhoods. Uniquely connected to both Downtown Boston and the harbor, "Southie" is convenient to both work and leisure activities. Young professionals and young and old working class families find that the unique benefits of water accessibility, proximity to downtown, and close family atmosphere make South Boston a great place to live.

South Boston Facts
Annexed to Boston: 1804
Population: Approximately 35,300
Residential Tax Rate (2008): $10.97 per thousand
Public Transportation: MBTA Red Line( Andrew & Broadway), Several Bus-Lines
Community Boundaries: The Atlantic Ocean on the north & east, Fort Point Channel on the northwest, Fitzgerald Expressway on the west and southwest

Links
Official Web Site of the City of Boston: www.cityofboston.gov