2019 Best Places to Live in Bristol CountyAbout this List

Mansfield

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 65

Current Resident: Mansfield is a rich, beautiful town with lots of opportunities to experience the natural world and spend time with family. While it is very suburban, the train station offers easy access to Boston with a reasonable commute time. Great place to live!
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• A

• A

• 23,678 Population

Easton

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 43

Current Resident: There is much too much to say. Just take my word for it. In a nutshell. this is a very comfortable community, excellent schools, safety , perfect geographic location depending on your avocations, attractive physical environment, lots of conservation land, and a good blend of rural/suburban feel, a haven for anyone who wants to stay away from cities, but close enough to use them whenever necessary or desirable.
Read 43 Reviews

• A-

• A

• 24,001 Population

Norton

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 38

Current Resident: I have lived in Norton with my family for almost 1.5 years, and it's a great family setting! The pros are that it's good for raising a family, big lots/homes for the money, decent school system, many activities through the MOMs Club, a local giving economy (Buy Nothing), local can-do spirit, some decent local businesses, and some great outdoor spaces! The schools embrace technology and new ways of doing things.

Now, don't move to Norton thinking that it's like a large, walkable suburb. Truth is, I really want for Norton to be more walkable/bikeable, and there are plans for a Rail Trail in 2020 and more sidewalks. I definitely think Norton is an attractive town for young families who can't afford super pricey suburbs but still want to live in proximity to highways and cities (Boston and Providence), as well as being in a place with decent schools and good homes for the money.
Read 38 Reviews

• B+

• B+

• 19,515 Population

North Attleborough

• Suburb in Massachusetts
• 88

Current Resident: We moved to North Attleboro from Stoughton, MA earlier this year. We live in the historic district of Attleboro Falls. So far there are many positive aspects of our new town - a more defined downtown area with shops, businesses, and restaurants; a great school system; a lovely neighborhood; plenty of amenities nearby. When you move to a new town, there are a number of factors in your consideration process, such as housing cost, crime rate, commuting location, etc. There have been pleasant surprises that we didn't even think of that have made our transition to our new community even more pleasant. However, it is hard to break into a new community and establish new friendships and a "network" of folks that can be fundamental in that transition too. I know it takes time, so I hope a year from now we feel more entrenched and welcomed, and that it really feels like "home" to us.
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• B+

• B+

• 29,033 Population

Seekonk

• Suburb in Massachusetts
• 41

Current Resident: Seekonk is a lovely town! From the school system to the community in general, everyone is so sweet. Seekonk is a very clean town with very little bad things happening especially compared to other towns/cities. I also feel very safe in Seekonk. I could go outside for a walk and feel safe.
Read 41 Reviews

• B+

• A-

• 14,957 Population

Raynham Center

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 5

Current Resident: Quiet suburb in MA that has easy access to highways. Gives the feeling of small country town while allowing to jump on highway to head to Providence or Boston with ease. There are increasing number of smaller business opening in the area.
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• B

• B+

• 4,538 Population

Raynham

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 32

Current Resident: Raynham is a small town that can be what you want it to be. Do you like living near a major highway? Do you like a quiet, rural setting? Do you want first rate public schools and town recreational programs? Do you want to live your senior years in an active community? Raynham has it all!
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• B

• B+

• 13,845 Population

Dartmouth

• Town in Massachusetts
• 43

Current Resident: Dartmouth is full of jobs, activities, night life, sports, and other enjoyable activities. It really does have something for everyone. It has mini golfing, bumper cars, playgrounds, cinemas, and sports for the younger generations. Plenty of restaurants, stores, jobs, and activities for adults too. It has two beaches with plenty of little ice cream shops all over for family and friend experiences.
Read 43 Reviews

• B

• B+

• 34,341 Population

North Seekonk

• Suburb in Massachusetts
• 2

Current Resident: I was lucky to grow up in such a great area. Schools systems are the best and you really have the opportunity to know teachers and staff. I'm third generation growing up in our town.
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• B

• A-

• 2,811 Population

Smith Mills

• Town in Massachusetts
• 7

• B

• B+

• 4,608 Population

Attleboro

• Suburb in Massachusetts
• 132

Current Resident: Attleboro is a medium sized suburb in Massachusetts about 5 minutes from the RI border. It's a historic town with a mixed work force of blue and white collar workers alike. It's a very affordable town to live in, and many residents live here to commute up to Boston for work. We have a commuter rail right in the heart of the city, making public transportation easy to access. There's lots of restaurants and local shops in the center of town, many that have been around for decades. Our restaurants here boast delicious yet affordable fare and there is a cuisine for everyone, from Italian to Mexican, Japanese to Latin American. I love Attleboro because it's a quiet, safe town and it's got everything I need here! Restaurants, local shopping, big box store shopping , doctors, dentists, a local hospital, and the commuter rail! I've lived here for 4 years, previously I was a Rhode Islander, born and raised, but Massachusetts has my heart, and Attleboro is my home.
Read 132 Reviews

• B

• B

• 44,326 Population

Somerset

• Suburb in Massachusetts
• 40

Current Resident: Somerset, Ma is a great place to live and raise a family! Somerset is a small town with a great sense of community and family. My parents moved out of the city so that me and my brother Evan could grow up here and get a good education. I have lived here for almost 15 years and look forward to raising my own family here, someday.
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• B

• A-

• 18,257 Population

Rehoboth

• Suburb in Massachusetts
• 29

Current Resident: Rehoboth is a town in MA that is known for being a farming community. I've always lived in small cities and have never been able to appreciate the land around me. My home is surrounded by a few farms and at night, if I open a window, I can hear the faint sounds coming from the surrounding farms. Rehoboth is large in size but has a small town vibe. Just about every store in this town is a local store, and to go to a big corporation-like store, such as Walmart or Target, you would have to journey to the next town over. I live on the edge of the Rehoboth, seekonk border, and I have the luxury of living in a quiet area while also having the ability to drive ten minutes into seekonk or Providence for food or entertainment. Depending on where you live in Rehoboth, access to these areas could be either a ten minute drive or a thirty minute drive. I love the area I live in and look forward to spending the rest of my days in college in Rehoboth with my parents.
Read 29 Reviews

• B

• B

• 11,990 Population

Fairhaven

• Town in Massachusetts
• 35

Former Resident: I lived in Fairhaven on the Neck. I love the island 'West Island" I moved to Florida for 25 years and missed Fairhaven everyday. I'm thinking of moving back with my new wife who also loves the town area. The center is where we want to buy a house, walking distance to the restaurants and just walking at night with that safe feeling I do not have in Florida, Fairhaven! I'm coming back home. and I miss the people and talking with everyone, here in Florida you need to stick to yourself.
You don't know what you missed until you moved for a while. five star
Read 35 Reviews

• B-

• B

• 16,027 Population

Swansea

• Suburb in Massachusetts
• 24

Former Resident: My overall experience with Swansea, growing up in a family neighborhood and attending Swansea public schools, was a great one. My favorite parts of Swansea that I hold close to my heart are the education experience and town spirit. Families, friends, students, teachers and parents of the town came to support the Swansea Case Volleyball team in the State Championship every year we competed for the title and the feeling of everyone's support is indescribable and incomparable. If there was one thing I would change about the town, I would suggest more community involvement events and volunteering opportunities.
Read 24 Reviews

• B-

• B

• 16,341 Population

Dighton

• Town in Massachusetts
• 16

Current Resident: I love how Dighton has worked hard to maintain its rural character, yet efforts have also been made to modernize in terms of energy usage. Dighton just became a "Right to Farm" community and they are trying to become a "Green Community" in order to receive federal and state grants for being eco-friendly. One downside is they have recently been allowing too many developments to be built, which has burdened the school system and resulted in the taxpayers having to pay for pods to accommodate the large number of students.
Read 16 Reviews

• B-

• B

• 7,438 Population

Berkley

• Town in Massachusetts
• 19

Current Resident: Berkley is such a lovely town. I'm so glad to live here! Berkley isn't a very popular, but it has a few little things like a gas station, library, restaraunt, and of course, Dighton Rock State Park. I live on a Green Street, which used to be an all dirt road. It was a truly recently paved. There are lots of farms in Berkley and lots of animals, especially horses. Berkley is a rural area, which means there is lots of wildlife to see. A lot of the times I will wake to wild turkeys gobbling or a woodpecker pecking. You will also see deer grazing in the fields and raccoons at night. You will find that the people of Berkley are very welcoming and kind people. They are easy to accept you and caring. Many people have children and pets. Since Berkley is so small, practically everyone knows everyone, especially if you have kids. If you ever decide to move to a rural area, I recommend Berkley. I love where I live and if you ever visit I'm sure you will love it too.
Read 19 Reviews

• B-

• B+

• 6,630 Population

Westport

• Town in Massachusetts
• 15

Current Resident: Westport is a great place to raise a family. Best places to live are center and to the south of the Head Store (near the mouth of the Westport River). The West Branch of the Westport River is mostly summer residences, kinda isolated, with private beaches and not much nearby in the way of convenience. Plenty of outdoor activities. Cherry & Webb beach is sandy and very large. A great place for the locals, though parking can be tough during heat waves. Farm community, with growing interest among farmers in California-style organic, small farm foods. School system is iffy. Town politics are weak, which hinders the schools. Elementary School is the best. High school is good, if in AP classes. Otherwise C- to C. (My youngest did school choice and is at Dartmouth High. My oldest is AP at WHS and was waitlisted at Princeton, so...). Not far from seasonal fun: Cape Cod, Hyannis, Newport. NYC easy day trip. Boston 90 minutes away with traffic.
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• B-

• B

• 15,810 Population

Acushnet

• Town in Massachusetts
• 13

Current Resident: Acushnet is a small slightly urban town with friendly people and local markets. These people all know each other and in the six years that I've resided in Acushnet, I've met so many amazing people and experienced many things I never thought I would after living in a city for so many years like pumpkin picking, going on a hay ride, a corn maze, a day at the beach, starting a garden, so many amazing things that are made possible by the Acushnet community.
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• C+

• B

• 10,443 Population

Freetown

• Town in Massachusetts
• 17

Visitor: Freetown is a quaint little area filled with historic landmarks and old homes from the 1800s. There is a cemetery filled with old gravestones, and a historical society that has many resources. If you're looking for a location that hasn't completely succumbed to "American progress," then Freetown/Assonet is the place to go.
Read 17 Reviews

• C+

• B

• 9,175 Population

Bliss Corner

• Town in Massachusetts

• C+

• A-

• 4,852 Population

Taunton

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 94

Nearby Resident: Taunton is a very big area in Massachusetts and covers some different environments depending on which part you are in. The Weir is not the best place to be out and about at night due to crime but East Taunton is a great family friendly location. I would recommend if you are thinking of moving to Taunton, to look for a place in East Taunton because the area is away from the city / green at the center of town and feels like a separate town.
Read 94 Reviews

• C+

• B-

• 56,826 Population

North Westport

• Town in Massachusetts
• 4

Niche User: Compared to some of the cities that surround my town, it's not bad. The town is small and it's nice to live here. Some parts are nicer than others but they aren't really bad. I've lived here since I was born and brought home from the hospital. There are places that I wish I could go to and live like Japan but this town is still my home even if I'm a loner.
Read 4 Reviews

• C+

• B

• 4,902 Population

Ocean Grove

• Suburb in Massachusetts
• 7

Niche User: There is not much crime that occurs in the area, but when something happens, police are always there right away and are very helpful. There are always cops patrolling the roads throughout the day.
Read 7 Reviews

• C

• B

• 2,726 Population

New Bedford

• Town in Massachusetts
• 121

Current Resident: New Bedford, much like the rest of Massachusetts, has a great historical value. The city of New Bedford is a great place to visit for families, couples or anybody who is a history buff, enjoys historical sightseeing and just enjoys the small town feel. small parks, quiet streets and an almost eerie feel of silence in the evening only to be overcome by the beautiful sensation of spending time in New Bedford. The shopping is limited to small shops and a strip mall mostly with crafts and clothing. Nightlife throughout the city is practically non-existent and the restaurants are wonderful although the local food is usually seafood and most restaurants in the New Bedford area do focus their menu on the seafood. The waterfront provides a great array of historical boats, fishing and other waterfront activities, which can be enjoyed by just about anyone! There is so much culture In this city it is truly amazing
Read 121 Reviews

• C

• C

• 95,125 Population