[fishpen0]

HN is full of tech workers yes, faang workers no. HN is full of way more people in tech roles at non-tech and old-tech companies who don't shower them equity that only goes up than you might be aware of. I work in the meetup space and know many dozens of tech workers in Boston that are feeling the rent squeeze and will never own property here

[itake]

On redfin, I see lots of properties less than $1m near Boston center. A $1m home is $9k/mo at today's interest rates and considering repairs, insurance, etc., assuming 20% down.

$30k/mo income pre-tax or $360k/yr. Obviously not ideal, but a dual income family can afford this. My tech worker friends typically put more down 20% down (avoid jumbo loans), so their monthly could be much lower.