Suffolk County · Boston, Massachusetts
Living in West Roxbury
One of Boston's most suburban neighborhoods — single-family homes, mature trees, and a genuine Main Street along Centre Street.
~30,000
Residents
1874
Annexed to Boston
~25 min
Rail to Downtown
100
Acres at Millennium Park
The Community
A Neighborhood That Feels Like a Town
West Roxbury sits at Boston's southwestern edge, bordering Dedham and Newton. Wide streets, driveways, and yards give it the feel of a suburb while remaining fully within the city.
Centre Street forms the heart of the neighborhood, lined with restaurants, bakeries, banks, and family-owned shops, with three commuter rail stops carrying residents downtown.
Why West Roxbury
Things To Do in West Roxbury
Weekends here mean walks and kite-flying at Millennium Park, youth sports at Billings Field, browsing the shops along Centre Street, and paddling or biking along the Charles River just over the town line.
Millennium Park
One hundred acres of open meadow, walking paths, and Charles River access with sweeping views back toward the Boston skyline.
Centre Street
A true walkable Main Street of restaurants, pubs, coffee shops, and independent retailers running through the neighborhood.
Commuter Rail
Highland, Bellevue, and West Roxbury stations on the Needham Line offer a straightforward ride to Back Bay and South Station.
Established & Family-Oriented
Long-tenured residents, active civic groups, and strong youth sports leagues give the neighborhood a small-town character.
Schools & Amenities
Education & Everyday Life
Schools
Boston Public Schools serve the neighborhood, joined by well-known parochial and private options including Catholic Memorial and Roxbury Latin.
Parks & Recreation
Millennium Park, Billings Field, the Brook Farm Historic Site, and nearby Charles River trails.
Shopping & Dining
Centre Street covers daily needs, with Dedham's Legacy Place and the Chestnut Hill shops a short drive away.
The Market
Real Estate & Neighborhoods
West Roxbury's housing is dominated by Colonials, Capes, and ranches on landscaped lots, with a steady supply of two-families and newer condominium developments near Centre Street.
Buyers who want a yard, a garage, and a walkable village while staying inside the City of Boston consistently look here first — which keeps demand strong for sellers.
Around Town
West Roxbury in Pictures
Location
Find West Roxbury on the Map
About 8 miles southwest of downtown Boston · Suffolk County