I want to move to Boston in the fall. What do I need to know? Where is it best to live?

I live in Brookline and I love it! Every year there are artists' walks where there are open galleries in people's homes. I have never had a problem with feeling unsafe in Brookline.

Try and get a place near the T (subway) since you don't have a car. It's generally reliable and much nicer than the bus. Coolidge Corner is nice, as is Washington Square.

Find a realtor and he/she can find you a great place. It's much harder to find a place to live without one.

My sister lived in Sturbridge outside of Boston and she really liked it. It was a safe community and lots to do nearby. I'm not sure about the driving into Boston though. If you will not have a car, then this would be too far away. Good luck!

Housing in the Boston area is pretty expensive, so you should probably do a bit of research before you move. You may want to consider living in Somerville or Jamaica Plain--both are accessible by subway (the "T") into Boston.

If you are an artist, the 2 places I will recommend are:

1) South Boston

2) Jamaica Plain.

Both are artists communities. I prefer Jamaica Plain - esp along South Street. JP has more life, good restuarants and more affordable apartments than South Boston.

I JUST WANT TO ADD THAT BOTH PLACES ESP JAMAICA PLAIN ARE BOTH PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCESSIBLE.

I think the best place to live in boston is on the east side of the state.

Brookline Village!

Live in Cambridge. It's better than Boston.

Quincy Ma. it is right outside of Boston and public transportation is right in Quincy Center.

in brookline there is a lot of inexpensive but nice housing, however it is a big jewish and religious area and most stores in the area are not open fridays and sometimes weekends. harvard square is a little more expensive but in a great area.

I think you should know if you will and not that you just want to. You need to buy a Red Sox hat.