Carlisle
- Suburb of Boston, MA
Suburb
Carlisle
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Suburb of Boston, MA
- Rating 4.07 out of 5 29 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade A minus
- Housinggrade B+
- Nightlifegrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade C+
- Jobsgrade A minus
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$863,700
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,389
National
$1,163Area Feel
Rural
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Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade A minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault18.8national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape18.8national 40.7
- Robbery0national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary37.7national 500.1
- Theft414.2national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft0national 284
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Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$216,000
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Carlisle
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Carlisle Reviews
Rating 4.07 out of 5 29 reviews
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Carlisle is fantastic. Everyone knows everyone even if you don’t know their name. Several neighbors came over to introduce themselves and welcome us when we moved. One of last Massachusetts towns safe from developers coming in with endless buildings and McMansions. 2 acre minimum per property and the building department doesn’t mess around. Generally business are not allowed (only a handful in town), which I love because there is never traffic and it’s generally residents driving through the town. Lots and lots of trees. Due to very little new construction the school system and town resources are not overrun and overwhelmed. When I go the park there aren’t a ton of people and my kids usually don’t have to wait to use equipment at the playground or hurry off because someone is waiting. No noise. No crime. High property taxes though. Tick endemic area. Get chickens for ticks. Residents have money but aren’t showy or boastful. Very low key and modest. Which I love.
Overall, Carlisle is a fantastic place to like. It's a small, quiet town with great schools and awesome people. Better yet, Carlisle is only a few minutes drive from larger towns and 30-40 minutes from Boston. Schooling is generally fantastic, however, diversity is a big issue here. I've found myself being the only colored person in the classroom, and every single teacher I've had from grades 1-12 have been white, except for 1. It's also expensive, with high taxes and housing values, but the current real estate market is on fire. Also, there's tons of trails and small roads to go hiking, running, or biking, with a beautiful state park. Carlisle's a safe, tucked away New England town. Things certainly get boring for teens and young adults, as there isn't really much to do, but proximity to larger towns with activities is nice. Overall, its a fantastic place to live.
Beautiful small NE town with four distinct seasons and a tight-knit community. While the town lacks any retail outside of Fern's and Kimball's, there is a terrific spread of restaurants, stores, and entertainment located in each of its five surrounding towns, allowing for easy access within 10-20 minutes. It's one k-8 school and multiple farms (with CSA Programs) create a friendly, welcoming, community-based culture in town, and everyone seems to know everyone.