Boston Property Searches Just Got Easier

According to a recent study conducted by the Texas Transportation Institute, commuters waste 2.8 billion gallons of gas and spend 4.2 billion hours in traffic each year. Another study conducted by the Center for Neighborhood Technology reveals that typical suburban households spend about 32% of their income on transportation costs, while households closer to public transportation spend only about 12%.

When deciding where to live, you want to consider the role of transportation and what it will be costing you, as well as how “walkable” your area is to avoid the hassle of driving. If you’re willing to spend enough to invest in a Boston luxury apartment, you at least want to make sure it’s near some form of public transportation. Many people who are searching for a Boston property now find themselves utilizing the help of Walk Score, an online index that answers questions such as ‘what will my commute be like?’ and ‘can I afford this home given the anticipated transportation costs?’.

Walk score recently launched a new tool on their website, Transit Score, which takes this calculating a step further. Transit Score is a home and transportation costs calculator which also provides a 0-100 rating of proximity to public transportation. All you have to do is enter the address of the Boston real estate property in question- it’s that simple!

Find out your Transit Score for free! Also be sure to browse our online Boston luxury apartments and rentals.