Observing the social segregation from socio-economic status in Boston, US: From the perspective of house price

Abstract

Social segregation has a significant impact for urban development. It can lead to class conflicts and unfair distribution of resources, which in turn affect the city's long-term growth. Many studies focus on social segregation in cities and try to find solutions, but very few articles analyze it from the perspective of housing prices. This article takes housing prices as an example and divides the Boston area into high or low housing prices based on its average value. It then observes the differences in the socio-economic indicators. The results show that housing prices can effectively reveal clear social segregation in the Boston area. This research can help the government better understand the socio-economic situation in the Boston area, which can lead to a more balanced urban development.