Originally made Red Rocket as my homebase, but found it to be TOO FAR away to the north.
I don't fast travel, and actually walk everywhere. I find it a pain to have to keep travelling so far to it.
Because of this, i prefer some place closer to the Central.
Hangman's Alley is my choice because of its centralized location and its the nearest to Diamond City.
Its a small place tho, so hard to build but I got a small cozy settlement going.