EDUCATION
Served by Boston’s Public School system for younger students, Kenmore is home to a large number of Boston's academic higher learning institutions, including Emmanuel, Simmons, and Wheelock Colleges, Boston University, Northeastern University and the Wentworth Institute of Technology.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Walking the streets may grant a lucky resident a home run ball that clears the green monster. For Boston’s beloved Red Sox, Kenmore acts as the gateway to Fenway Park, Boston’s cherished baseball stadium. Kenmore and the surrounding areas are also home to many of Boston's finest cultural institutions, including Symphony Hall, the Massachusetts Historical Society, and the Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum, featuring more than 2,500 works of art. With close proximity to the Museum of Fine Arts and the Boston Conservatory, residents can attend numerous exhibits or programs in music, dance and theater. Kenmore Square features a myriad of fine dining establishments, while the Landmark Center houses several major retail stores and a multiplex movie theatre.
ECONOMY/JOB MARKET
The various institutions of higher education and surrounding medical services remain as Kenmore’s major employers. The area job market is fueled by Boston’s strong industries, including tourism, technology and healthcare. As a part of neighboring Fenway, the area known as the Longwood Medical Center, is home to some of the world's leading health care institutions, including the Beth Israel Deaconess, Children’s Hospital, and the Brigham & Women's Hospitals.
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