Q: What is Longwood like? A: Longwood is Brookline’s most convenient neighborhood for medical professionals, sitting directly adjacent to the Longwood Medical Area (Harvard Medical, Dana-Farber, Brigham and Women’s, Boston Children’s). The neighborhood is primarily residential with easy access to hospitals, research centers, and the D Line.
Q: Is Longwood walkable? A: Moderately walkable, with most errands requiring a short walk to Brookline Village or Coolidge Corner. However, for those working in the medical area, the commute is exceptionally convenient—often just a 5-10 minute walk.
Q: How do I commute to Boston from Longwood? A: The D Line has stops nearby, and the Longwood Medical Area has its own transit connections. Downtown Boston is about 20 minutes by T. For medical workers, this is arguably the most convenient neighborhood in Greater Boston—you can walk to work.
Q: What are home prices in Longwood? A: Longwood is predominantly condos, ranging from $400K for studios to $1.5M for larger units. The housing stock includes many converted buildings and purpose-built condo complexes. Single-family homes are rare.
Q: Which schools serve Longwood? A: Longwood is served by Amos A. Lawrence School and, for some addresses, Pierce School. Buffer zone eligibility varies by address.
Q: Who lives in Longwood? A: Longwood is heavily populated by medical professionals, researchers, and hospital staff who want to walk to work. It’s also popular with graduate students and young professionals. Families with children are less common here due to the condo-heavy housing stock.
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