I give a 3.5 rating because Boston offers lots of free educational courses for the elderly. It's not so good for the elderly where MBTA transportation is concerned—getting around, access, and the physical appearance of some stations. Culturally and racially speaking, in Boston people of color interact differently, more friendly, more respectably, with their elders. Nicole HB

I gave a 3 rating because of the [MBTA] transportation difficulties or unreliability at times. I work in healthcare and I give a higher rating for healthcare. A. G. HB

I give a 4 rating because I'm a student and I came to Boston to earn my undergraduate degree. I don't think older people will feel other than welcomed in Boston. If I was over 50 I wouldn't feel that Boston is not friendly. Dahlia HB

I have family members experiencing transportation difficulties to and from the hospital. Healthcare is lacking for non-basic treatment or serious illness like sickle cell, AIDS, cancers. Healthcare needs to change or vastly improve in Boston. Nikki HB

The employment is not easy once we reach a certain age because we have such a large population of young students. A lot of the younger groups are money hungry and their schedules allow them to compete on a level that over 50 year olds can't compete on. Employers don't want to hire over 50 year olds. Younger workers are cheaper and a better investment. I have quite a few friends and family members who are capable and willing to work, but getting a job for them is hard. That's the main factor—employment—which affects everything else. I rate everything else in Boston for over 50 years a 5. Zunilda Roman HB

Bostonians are awful! I've traveled the world and I'm speaking from experience. They really are! They can learn a thing or two from other cities about being friendly in general, much less being age friendly, which isn't really the case for this city, especially in the areas of [MBTA] transportation

Boston has great educational opportunities for everyone, regardless of age. That's about it for people over 50 who haven't already established themselves economically.

I don't think the citizens of Boston are friendly. Over 50 year olds get written off and treated unfairly, with some exceptions. For example, in transportation services like The Ride. Otherwise, they are overlooked, for example, in employment because of their age, meaning they experience age discrimination.

major concern is cost of living and employment for women who need to work in retirement

As long as one is in good health, Boston offers it all. Walkable city, cultural opportunities abound, dining is great. Expensive city, however.