The boundaries of the modern neighborhood of Fort Point are somewhat ill-defined, but it includes the land a few blocks on either side of the Fort Point Channel. The Fort Point artist's community is located on the opposite side of the channel, also known as the South Boston Waterfront. The district within the neighborhood of South Boston is defined as an area of approximately 100 acres, including the Fort Point Channel to the west, Summer Street to the north, the Bypass Road to the east, and West 2nd Street to the south.

Fort Point is served by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority via Broadway station and South Station, as well as bus routes #7, #9, #11, and #47. The Silver Line (MBTA) bus rapid transit (BRT) system serves parts of Fort Point. Additionally, water taxi companies serve Fort Point locations along Fort Point Channel such as Atlantic Wharf, Children's Wharf, and the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse/Fan Pier, connecting to Rowes Wharf and Logan International Airport. Private shuttles like the Southie Shuttle, Cultural Connector, and Channel Center Shuttle supplement public transportation to the neighborhood.

Fort Point is also home to many points of interest, including the Boston Children's Museum, Institute of Contemporary Art, and the Fort Point Arts Community, which is located on the opposite side of the channel. For those who love good food and drinks, the area has many upscale restaurants, trendy bars, and cafes like Flour Bakery + Cafe, Row 34, and Drink among others. Also, the Summer Street Bridge, which crosses the channel, welcomes eastbound travelers to South Boston and westbound travelers to Fort Point.

Boston's Fort Point neighborhood is a tale of two markets, with a commercial real estate market that is currently facing challenges, while its housing market remains somewhat competitive. Prior to the pandemic, the neighborhood's vintage office stock and its proximity to Downtown and the Seaport District's fast-rising towers had attracted major businesses and Amazon being nearby created a vibrant and bustling business community.

However, more office vacancies remain than in previous years as major companies have either left the area altogether or relocated to another nearby district, and other companies have embraced remote work and cut headquarters' space.

Despite the challenges in the commercial real estate market, the Fort Point housing market remains somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Fort Point for spring 2023 was $1.02 million, which represents a 10.9% increase since the previous year. The median sale price per square foot in Fort Point is $1.17K, up 22.5% since 2022.

One factor that may be driving demand for homes in Fort Point is its prime location, with easy access to both Downtown and the Seaport District’s growing towers. Additionally, the neighborhood offers a unique blend of historic lofts, modern condos, and luxury apartments, many of which feature stunning water views and a mix of old and new architecture. For example, the A Street corridor could soon create new demand for housing in the neighborhood as well.

Overall, while the Fort Point commercial real estate market may be facing challenges at present, the neighborhood's residential real estate market remains somewhat competitive. Its location, stunning real estate options, and diverse mix of old and new architecture make Fort Point an attractive destination for those looking to invest in Boston's vibrant real estate market.