2021 Best Places to Live in Bristol County

Mansfield

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• Rating 3.99 out of 5  76 reviews

Current Resident: Growing up in Mansfield I’ve enjoyed many of the town’s highlights. A few; catching a concert at the Xfinity Center, spending time at Mansfield’s Crossing Shopping area then grabbing pizza locally and enjoying Flint Farm's variety of uniquely named ice-creams. If willing, try the Green Monster! My younger years, an Annual Fun Night downtown, filled with food games and prizes. Also, a bag full of candy or a dill pickle from the Country Store, a true New England experience! Kids can still enjoy Movies Under the Stars every Wednesday come summertime as I did, take a walk, run or bike the Veterans World War II trail and most definitely, check out a Hornets football game on Friday nights. The Mansfield Varsity Team won, Superbowl Champions 2019! Our towns, small population around 24,000 is a great place to bring up children. It’s safe and ranked the number one “Best Place to Live” in Bristol County. I’d say it is very family oriented, educationally worthy and socially close...Read 76 Reviews

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• grade A minus

• 23,947 Population

Easton

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• Rating 4.12 out of 5  60 reviews

Current Resident: Lots of people mentioning politics of the town and Easton being right leaning so I thought I would provide the actual % that voted for Biden and Trump in 2020. Biden received 60.1% while Trump received 38%. Now personally I believe the people can be great regardless of their political leanings so these numbers don’t matter to me. However, there are who people do make decisions about where they live based on the political leanings of the town so I wanted to share some facts. ...Easton is a wonderful and beautiful town with great people of all different ideologies and backgrounds. The school system is strong too and the commute is Boston is very do-able plus we are not far from amenities in Foxboro and Wrentham...Read 60 Reviews

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• grade A

• 24,621 Population

North Attleborough

• Suburb in Massachusetts
• Rating 3.71 out of 5  101 reviews

Current Resident: It is a great place to live! I feel safe and there is access to many restaurants and recreational activities to participate in. The town buildings like the library and schools are all well maintained and easily accessible. There are many gyms in the area that allow me to pursue a healthy lifestyle. It is close to the highways and Providence and Boston airports which make it easy to travel...Read 101 Reviews

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• grade A minus

• 29,180 Population

Seekonk

• Suburb in Massachusetts
• Rating 3.82 out of 5  45 reviews

Current Resident: I just moved here and it is amazing compared to where I came from. My neighborhood is friendly and I live close to everything. This town is very green and we have to buy our own town trash bags and the local stores only have paper bags. However, this town is a little outdated than I would like. I wish their internet service was better and their Walmart was a supercenter. This would be a great town for Fios, especially since the roads are fully of pot holes and need to be redone anyhow. It is an awesome town with a outstanding school system and much potential and I am happy I moved here...Read 45 Reviews

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• grade B+

• 15,441 Population

Norton

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• Rating 3.47 out of 5  49 reviews

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 49 Reviews

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• grade B+

• 19,745 Population

North Seekonk

• Suburb in Massachusetts
• Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

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.Read 2 Reviews

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• grade B+

• 2,398 Population

Dartmouth

Current Resident: Dartmouth is overall a pretty decent town! Beautiful area, decent school system, excellent music program, and good sense of community.Read 62 Reviews

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• grade A minus

• 34,204 Population

Raynham

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• Rating 3.66 out of 5  35 reviews

Current Resident: A great place to raise a family! Quiet neighborhood if you want privacy and safety, Raynham is an option for you. Schools are getting better, Raynham is not very diverse and do better with welcoming people of color into the community as it is predominantly white. Lots of activities and things to do. The value of property is steadily rising which is great for home owners...Read 35 Reviews

• grade B

• grade B

• 14,196 Population

Rehoboth

• Suburb in Massachusetts
• Rating 3.59 out of 5  32 reviews

Current Resident: I’ve lived here for 30 years. I moved from Brookline , Ma . It’s so much nicer here. Safe, quiet and lots of privacy. It’s not snobbish like many “nice” towns in Ma. The schools are very poorly run and many people seek out private schools for their kids . The roads aren’t plowed well in the winter and there are no street lights or sidewalks “. You can’t get much of a cell signal and the internet is poor, but that’s how the residents like it. It’s sort of a , if you don’t like the way we do things in Rehoboth then don’t come here, attitude. People here are basically very honest. There’s a house in town that has had a group of toy dinosaurs in front of their house , close to the street for many years and nobody has ever stolen them. People respect one another and each other’s property . There’ no random crime in Rehoboth. Very much an old fashion , educated-red neck, sort of place . Lots of ghosts and weird things in town too. I love it all...Read 32 Reviews

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• grade B minus

• 12,173 Population

Smith Mills

• grade B

• grade A minus

• 4,678 Population

Raynham Center

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• Rating 4 out of 5  5 reviews

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...Read 5 Reviews

• grade B

• grade B

• 4,923 Population

Bliss Corner

• grade B

• grade A minus

• 5,150 Population

Attleboro

• Suburb in Massachusetts
• Rating 3.6 out of 5  158 reviews

Current Resident: Attleboro Is a quiet town. Everyone respects each other no matter what economic class or ethnicity they come from. People are prone to making others feel welcome and they help each other. This town offers lots of jobs, even students have a chance to work part-time while working however these jobs are taken by middle-aged people, which I think is a factor on why some teenagers cannot be employed which leads to them being dependent on their parents’ work. ...As a new driver, I really appreciate the presence of the police on the side of the roads, especially at night when people speed. When I used to not drive, I took public transport and sometimes I was disappointed on the persistency. This was a disadvantage since I would be late for work. I've always felt safe walking around my town no matter what part of the day...Read 158 Reviews

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• grade B

• 44,789 Population

Fairhaven

Former Resident: I used to live in downtown Fairhaven and absolutely loved it! I have no idea why your site rates it a B-. It's beautiful, quiet, safe and very well run (at least it was until I moved south last year). It's quite European feeling with a few really really elegant civic buildings. Even though New Bedford is just across the harbor, it's like being on another planet. Highly recommend Fairhaven. If they ever do connect rail service from Boston to the South Coast, I would expect property values to absolutely skyrocket...Read 45 Reviews

• grade B

• grade B

• 16,045 Population

Acushnet

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...Read 15 Reviews

• grade B

• grade B

• 10,529 Population

Swansea

• Suburb in Massachusetts
• Rating 3.61 out of 5  28 reviews

Current Resident: Swansea is a great down with great people. It is such a welcoming community with lots of love. The public schools are amazing with amazing teachers who truly care about their students. The holidays here are so beautiful, we have an event "Holiday in the Village" where Main St is all lit up and everyone in town gather around for the lighting of the tree. The whole town comes together to celebrate the holidays together and it is so magical and beautiful!...Read 28 Reviews

• grade B

• grade B

• 16,567 Population

Somerset

• Suburb in Massachusetts
• Rating 3.69 out of 5  52 reviews

Former Resident: A fine, safe place to live and raise a family if you can afford it. There's not much to do, but you're not that far from key spots in southern New England. The town has a bit of an old yuppie vibe to it. For decades lot of Fall River residents "graduated" to Somerset after finding good jobs. Politically, it's left of center, but not as liberal as Fall River. The old generation were more classic Rockefeller liberal, rich Republican types, but their spoiled, sheltered kids who never heard the word "no" in their lives grew up to be socialist Democrats. That's one negative about this town. I'd say since the 90s this town has bred some of the most spoiled children you'll see in all of Massachusetts...Read 52 Reviews

• grade B

• grade B

• 18,165 Population

Berkley

Current Resident: Berkley is a wonderful little town in Massachusetts that is great to raise a family. The people who live here are all very friendly and the school system is great! The teacher's are very active in their students lives, and really care for their students. The cost of living is a little high, but its worth it if you enjoy living away from the city where you wouldn't have to worry about your children playing outside. Its about 5 min away from Taunton and about 15 min away from Fall River, so your far enough to be away from the city but close enough that your able to go into the city and get anything you might need whenever needed...Read 23 Reviews

• grade B

• grade B+

• 6,730 Population

Dighton

• Suburb in Massachusetts
• Rating 4.28 out of 5  18 reviews

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 18 Reviews

• grade B minus

• grade B minus

• 7,730 Population

Freetown

Current Resident: Freetown has a wonderful school system. Your neighbors are all friendly people, the town is quiet and peaceful. We are one of the oldest towns in the country, and we are rich with history. We are a country town, with treelined, wooded back roads, not too far from shopping and entertainment. There is not much in terms of activities for kids though...Read 24 Reviews

• grade B minus

• grade B

• 9,299 Population

Westport

Current Resident: I love Westport! It's a mixture of new and old, country and city. There are many little shops with handmade art and crafts, diverse families, and public hiking trails. Westport has something for everyone...Read 27 Reviews

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• grade C

• 15,925 Population

Taunton

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• Rating 3.29 out of 5  111 reviews

Nearby Resident: I love the community in Taunton. People come together for fundraising, sporting events, and everything in between. There is such a sense of togetherness in this city that it is incredibly. I would like to see the violence and illegal activity to change. There is so much good in this city that the negative aspects of it gives it a bad taste in people’s mouths...Read 111 Reviews

• grade B minus

• grade B minus

• 57,124 Population

New Bedford

Current Resident: New Bedford is rich in history and has a wonderful downtown historical district and beaches. The city is central to the southcoast region of Massachusetts. However, there is a lot of crime is some areas. If you are visiting or planning to move here be vigilant of what area you are in and lock your car doors...Read 143 Reviews

• grade C+

• grade C+

• 95,239 Population

North Westport

• Suburb in Massachusetts
• Rating 3.83 out of 5  6 reviews

Current Resident: It's quiet, quaint, friendly all American Main street type area of Westport, large green farm land with cows and other farm animals grazing. Local stores along Route 6 for shopping.Read 6 Reviews

• grade C

• grade C

• 4,510 Population

Ocean Grove

• Suburb in Massachusetts
• Rating 3.43 out of 5  7 reviews

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

• grade C

• grade B

• 3,092 Population