It might depend on the kinds of things you want to be close to. There’s a nearby grocery store that is pretty good (walkable) and plenty of good restaurants around in Mt Vernon (10-15 min walk). It’s convenient for getting to various neighborhoods - just a short bus to fed hill, Hampden, and Fells. It’s probably not the best neighborhood if you are real into bar nightlife. As an older non-drinker, I love living downtown.