2019 Best Places to Live in Bristol CountyAbout this List

Mansfield

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 70 reviews

Current Resident: I love living here. I moved here in my early 20's, and left after 3 years to move to Hawaii temporarily. When I left Hawaii, I came right back to Mansfield! There is a strong community presence here, excellent restaurants and it is very centrally located to major highways while still having a small-town feel. There is also a commuter rail to get you into Providence or Boston conveniently, all the while still preserving the feeling of being in a nice town instead of a run-down commuter city. I love it here and plan on purchasing my first home here.
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• A

• A

• 23,678 Population

Easton

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 50 reviews

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.
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• A-

• A

• 24,001 Population

Norton

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 42 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.
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• B+

• B+

• 19,515 Population

North Attleborough

• Suburb in Massachusetts
• 92 reviews

Current Resident: I have been living in North Attleboro since elementary school and since then, I have noticed a lot of change in my neighborhood. From the infrastructure to the schools to the people, everything has changed for the good. I definitely think that the infrastructure has improved because I am constantly seeing remodeled buildings and brand new buildings being added to the suburb. It is also a very safe and small town and it has a lot of features that can be enjoyed by anyone.
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• B+

• B+

• 29,033 Population

Seekonk

• Suburb in Massachusetts
• 42 reviews

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.
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• B+

• A-

• 14,957 Population

Raynham Center

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 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.
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• B

• B+

• 4,538 Population

Raynham

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 32 reviews

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
• 48 reviews

Current Resident: Dartmouth Massachusetts is a beautiful seaside community that I have lived in my entire life. It has amazing beaches, beautiful homes and very strong knit community. Most people who live here, have lived here most of their lives. Everyone says "no one leaves Dartmouth". If one were to spend one week here, it would be understandable why this happens. Dartmouth is pretty large. We have the north part of town with homes on large lots of land. The south side of town is near the ocean and consists of the quaint village of Padanaram. I feel very fortunate having grown up in such a beautiful town.
I'm looking forward to going away to college to experience "college life", but I do look forward to coming home and appreciating everything that Dartmouth Massachusetts has to offer.
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• B

• B+

• 34,341 Population

North Seekonk

• Suburb in Massachusetts
• 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.
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• B

• A-

• 2,811 Population

Smith Mills

• Town in Massachusetts
• 7 reviews

• B

• B+

• 4,608 Population

Attleboro

• Suburb in Massachusetts
• 144 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.
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• B

• B

• 44,326 Population

Somerset

• Suburb in Massachusetts
• 46 reviews

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
• 30 reviews

Nearby Resident: A small town with lots of trees! The people in this community are very friendly. Also, very safe neighborhoods, although lots of areas are quite far from the interstate.
Read 30 Reviews

• B

• B

• 11,990 Population

Fairhaven

• Town in Massachusetts
• 39 reviews

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.
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• B-

• B

• 16,027 Population

Swansea

• Suburb in Massachusetts
• 25 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!
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• B-

• B

• 16,341 Population

Dighton

• Town in Massachusetts
• 16 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.
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• B-

• B

• 7,438 Population

Berkley

• Town in Massachusetts
• 19 reviews

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
• 18 reviews

Current Resident: What a great town to live in.
Lots of places to go for a run or bike ride on the long country roads.
They probably have the best beach in MA, 3 miles of nice sand.
We have found the schools to be wonderful for our daughters. The town is also finally investing heavily in their school system and building a new 5-12 school. We also have a new police and fire station.
Lots of nice people in this town and over the last 20 years of living here I have noticed great changes.
Nice place to live if you enjoy the outdoors and nature. Only down side is trying to find good employment in the area.
Most people have not head of Westport but know the state beach "Horseneck"
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• B-

• B

• 15,810 Population

Acushnet

• Town in Massachusetts
• 14 reviews

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
• 19 reviews

Current Resident: A very quiet place to live. I recently moved here 2 years ago. I cant speak about the public schools because I never attended. I live right next to the high way so that is a plus. There are not that many food option around here. There is also nothing for night life. I think most of the people who live in this town are older.
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• C+

• B

• 9,175 Population

Bliss Corner

• Town in Massachusetts

• C+

• A-

• 4,852 Population

Taunton

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 101 reviews

Current Resident: Taunton has its nice parts, and I believe it gets a bad reputation. Our school system is great, and there are some great people in the community. There are many local shops in Taunton. Some parks are beautiful, which is surprising for a city. The Taunton Green can be a bad place at night but it's where the community comes together and it is the center of town.
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• C+

• B-

• 56,826 Population

North Westport

• Town in Massachusetts
• 4 reviews

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.
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• C+

• B

• 4,902 Population

Ocean Grove

• Suburb in Massachusetts
• 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.
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• C

• B

• 2,726 Population

New Bedford

• Town in Massachusetts
• 132 reviews

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
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• C

• C

• 95,125 Population