Gove Street, Boston, VA
Gove Street — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Gove Street, Boston, Virginia. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Virginia Real Estate Board (VREB) licensing database.
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Gove Street Neighborhood Overview
Overview
Gove Street is a vibrant, evolving neighborhood in Boston's East Boston ("Eastie") area. It's known for its tight-knit community feel, rich cultural diversity, and proximity to downtown Boston, offering a dynamic urban living experience.
Housing & Real Estate
The housing market is a mix of classic triple-deckers, modern condominiums, and renovated single-family homes. With a median home value of $1,010,200, it's a sought-after area experiencing significant development and rising property values.
Schools & Education
Families are served by Boston Public Schools, including the nearby Patrick J. Kennedy Elementary School. The area also has several early childhood centers and is within easy reach of charter school options in East Boston.
Parks & Recreation
Residents enjoy the green space at the newly renovated Gove Street Park, a central community hub. The expansive Piers Park on the waterfront, with its stunning skyline views and walking paths, is also just a short distance away.
Local Dining & Shopping
The neighborhood boasts authentic Latin American eateries, cozy cafes, and popular pizzerias reflecting its heritage. Shopping is centered along Meridian Street and Bennington Street, featuring local bodegas, bakeries, and independent boutiques.
Who Lives Here
The community is historically working-class and Latino, with a growing population of young professionals and families. The high median income of $162,179 reflects this ongoing demographic shift and the area's increasing affluence.
Gove Street Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $654K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $84K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 27.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 73.0% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 1.7% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Seller's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Primary ZIP Code | 02128 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Gove Street, Boston
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Gove Street
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Virginia Real Estate Board (VREB) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-16