Harvard
- Suburb of Boston, MA
Suburb
Harvard
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Suburb of Boston, MA
- Rating 4 out of 5 19 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade B+
- Housinggrade A minus
- Nightlifegrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B
- Jobsgrade A minus
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B
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Median Home Value
$588,900
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,125
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 B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault44.9national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape74.8national 40.7
- Robbery0national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary89.8national 500.1
- Theft179.6national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft30.3national 284
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Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$167,393
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Harvard Reviews
Rating 4 out of 5 19 reviews
Harvard has no services and does everything possible to discourage service businesses. There is no grocery store, hardware store or gas station. Residents must drive out of town for basic services. It lacks both economic and racial diversity. Despite just purchasing a building for a senior center, older and retired folks are driven out of town by lack of activities and onerous taxes.
Harvard has a tendency to study things ad nauseum and nothing gets done. The meager commercial district is a prime example. Soon it will have bike lanes and sidewalks to nowhere while still lacking businesses residents need.
The schools are best in the state primarily due to most parents being well educated. If a child is not interested in college, they have no place in Harvard.
The infrastructure is stressed. Roads are poor & public buildings aren't maintained. Expect to pay for a DPW bldg, Fire Station and High School in the next few years. Just started paying for a $56M Elementary School.
Harvard has a tendency to study things ad nauseum and nothing gets done. The meager commercial district is a prime example. Soon it will have bike lanes and sidewalks to nowhere while still lacking businesses residents need.
The schools are best in the state primarily due to most parents being well educated. If a child is not interested in college, they have no place in Harvard.
The infrastructure is stressed. Roads are poor & public buildings aren't maintained. Expect to pay for a DPW bldg, Fire Station and High School in the next few years. Just started paying for a $56M Elementary School.
Pretty town. Expensive to live in. And if you're a completely irresponsible dog owner, this is the place for you! No leash laws. Your dog can run around uninhibited without the town coming after you unless someone is attacked.
Has been a wonderful place to raise our kids. Pro's are Schools are excellent, always in the top 10 in the state for MCAS scores. High School is The Bromfield School. Kids are getting a private school education at a public school price. Really beautiful town with lots of conversation land and town beach. Nice town center with brand new Elementary School and Library. Multiple apple orchards and horse properties. Lots of town spirit, Halloween held in town center for the children is a great tradition. Con's are very high taxes and little affordable and senior housing. Very limited town services. Sports are not covered in property taxes and often run $300/child. Small population, approx. 6,500. No grocery store, hardware store, retail etc, have to drive to neighboring towns for everything. Ft. Devens is nearby and active training includes munitions fire. Overall a lovely place to live and for kids to grow up.