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Town in Massachusetts
Population 5,090
#1 Best Places to Live in Franklin County.
Town in Massachusetts,
3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Read 3 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Population: 5,090,
Current Resident: I like how peaceful and community-based it is. It has small stores where I can get essentials and a mall ~20 minutes away for bigger trips. I can walk my dog along the edges of friendly farmer's fields, visit with horses a few minutes away, help my neighbors by dog-sitting when they go away, and shop at the farmstands in the summer for fresh and local produce.... Read 24 reviews
Population 3,667
#2 Best Places to Live in Franklin County.
24 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I like how peaceful and community-based it is. It has small stores where I can get essentials and a mall ~20 minutes away for bigger trips. I can walk my dog along the edges of friendly farmer's....
I like how peaceful and community-based it is. It has small stores where I can get essentials and a mall ~20 minutes away for bigger trips. I can walk my dog along the edges of friendly farmer's....
Read 24 reviews.
Population: 3,667,
Population 1,436
#3 Best Places to Live in Franklin County.
2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Read 2 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Population: 1,436,
Reston, VA•
Private School•
PK, K-9
Parent: The curriculum is strong, with students working above grade level in many subjects. Teachers set high expectations and then help each child achieve those goals in a warm and nurturing environment. Each day students’ folders are filled with the work that they have completed so that parents can be informed of their child’s progress. Any obstacles are handled at early stages and the child is treated with the utmost respect every step of the way. The emphasis on STEAM is helping to prepare students for a successful future. Every member of the staff knows each kid--not only their names, but their individual personalities. Additional benefits of ACE include smaller class sizes, character development, a uniform that minimizes drama in the mornings, responsive staff, and an exceptional facility. I am confident that my children have a strong educational foundation and love of learning that will serve them well going forward.... Read 7 reviews
Students 297
Student-teacher ratio 9:1
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
RESTON, VA,
PK, K-9,
7 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says The curriculum is strong, with students working above grade level in many subjects. Teachers set high expectations and then help each child achieve those goals in a warm and nurturing environment. ....
The curriculum is strong, with students working above grade level in many subjects. Teachers set high expectations and then help each child achieve those goals in a warm and nurturing environment. ....
Read 7 reviews.
Students: 297,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,
Population 1,660
#4 Best Places to Live in Franklin County.
Population: 1,660,
Current Resident: Lots of space to stretch out. It’s quiet and beautiful. Great people and neighbors. Dry rural, small town. Gill Tavern is excellent!... Read 3 reviews
Population 1,708
#5 Best Places to Live in Franklin County.
3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Lots of space to stretch out. It’s quiet and beautiful. Great people and neighbors. Dry rural, small town. Gill Tavern is excellent!.
Lots of space to stretch out. It’s quiet and beautiful. Great people and neighbors. Dry rural, small town. Gill Tavern is excellent!.
Population: 1,708,
Current Resident: I think it's a good town to live in. It is safe, has a good community, has shops, restaurants, and coffee shops to visit.... Read 3 reviews
Population 2,244
#6 Best Places to Live in Franklin County.
3 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I think it's a good town to live in. It is safe, has a good community, has shops, restaurants, and coffee shops to visit..
I think it's a good town to live in. It is safe, has a good community, has shops, restaurants, and coffee shops to visit..
Population: 2,244,
Current Resident: This small, rural town is safe, has a wonderful elementary school, and great resources to support the building of a new library and recently the renovation of a riverfront park.... Read 5 reviews
Population 1,697
5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says This small, rural town is safe, has a wonderful elementary school, and great resources to support the building of a new library and recently the renovation of a riverfront park..
This small, rural town is safe, has a wonderful elementary school, and great resources to support the building of a new library and recently the renovation of a riverfront park..
Read 5 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Population: 1,697,
Current Resident: I grew up in Montague it's a beautiful place to live. Friendly people in a peaceful valley. Turners Falls high school is a great school.... Read 12 reviews
Population 8,565
12 Niche users give it an average review of 3.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I grew up in Montague it's a beautiful place to live. Friendly people in a peaceful valley. Turners Falls high school is a great school..
I grew up in Montague it's a beautiful place to live. Friendly people in a peaceful valley. Turners Falls high school is a great school..
Read 12 reviews.
Population: 8,565,
Current Resident: Greenfield is a bustling town located on the Connecticut River in northwestern Massachusetts. Being the administrative center of Franklin County, Greenfield has a growing economy and a highly competitive public high school. In addition, Greenfield is surrounded by beautiful aspects of nature, since it is located in the Pioneer Valley. Nearby are various waterfalls, trails for hiking in the hills, and possibilities to observe different species of wildlife in their natural habitats. The community is tight-knitted and the people are warm and friendly. I have lived in Greenfield my whole life. I would not have traded this diverse city for any other location.... Read 47 reviews
Population 17,375
47 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Greenfield is a bustling town located on the Connecticut River in northwestern Massachusetts. Being the administrative center of Franklin County, Greenfield has a growing economy and a highly....
Greenfield is a bustling town located on the Connecticut River in northwestern Massachusetts. Being the administrative center of Franklin County, Greenfield has a growing economy and a highly....
Read 47 reviews.
Population: 17,375,
Current Resident: Turners Falls is a small cozy town, that everyone knows everyone. There are pros and cons to that. There isn't a whole lot to do in the town and stores are about 30 min away. We have some mom and pop businesses which I love to support local businesses but many of them are quite expensive so someone living on a budgit may struggle when it comes to just clothes shopping. Turners does have events downtown that really add to that cozy feel I was talking about earlier. Unfortunately there isn't as much of a variety of jobs and because the income is lower in Western Mass so is the salary. This is a bit of a downer because you still doing the same job as other parts of the state and expected to bring the same amount of quality but for much lower income. The safety is pretty comforting there isn't a whole lot and if your driving around you are bound to run into at least one officer.... Read 25 reviews
Population 4,049
25 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Turners Falls is a small cozy town, that everyone knows everyone. There are pros and cons to that. There isn't a whole lot to do in the town and stores are about 30 min away. We have some mom and pop....
Turners Falls is a small cozy town, that everyone knows everyone. There are pros and cons to that. There isn't a whole lot to do in the town and stores are about 30 min away. We have some mom and pop....
Read 25 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: C+,
Population: 4,049,
Current Resident: Great small town in western Massachusetts. I grew up in and still reside in Orange. The community is overwhelming with support, specially when someone or a family is in need. It's an everyone knows everyone type of place.... Read 3 reviews
Population 3,727
Featured Review: Current Resident says Great small town in western Massachusetts. I grew up in and still reside in Orange. The community is overwhelming with support, specially when someone or a family is in need. It's an everyone....
Great small town in western Massachusetts. I grew up in and still reside in Orange. The community is overwhelming with support, specially when someone or a family is in need. It's an everyone....
Population: 3,727,
Niche User: Everyone is friendly and the schools are great... Read 8 reviews
Population 1,031
8 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says Everyone is friendly and the schools are great.
Everyone is friendly and the schools are great.
Read 8 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: C,
Population: 1,031,
Former Resident: The environment is very beautiful, especially in the fall and winter! T here are many great hiking trails and as well as community events. The schools are well funded and the people are kind and genuine!... Read 6 reviews
Population 1,788
6 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Former Resident says The environment is very beautiful, especially in the fall and winter! There are many great hiking trails and as well as community events. The schools are well funded and the people are kind and genuine!.
The environment is very beautiful, especially in the fall and winter! There are many great hiking trails and as well as community events. The schools are well funded and the people are kind and genuine!.
Read 6 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Population: 1,788,
Current Resident: Small, quiet, rural, and liberal. The town and surrounding locations are charming but employers are few and far between. Aside from the University nearby, there isnt much going on. There are many senior residents who have settled down here to retire and spend their days amongst likeminded people.... Read 6 reviews
Population 1,794
6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Small, quiet, rural, and liberal. The town and surrounding locations are charming but employers are few and far between. Aside from the University nearby, there isnt much going on. There are many....
Small, quiet, rural, and liberal. The town and surrounding locations are charming but employers are few and far between. Aside from the University nearby, there isnt much going on. There are many....
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 1,794,
Population 1,813
4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Read 4 reviews.
Population: 1,813,
Current Resident: Northfield is one of the most adorable and down-to-earth towns you could ever go to. Everyone knows everyone. This town is filled with generations of families that have all been touched by the small-town feel of Northfield. Its an incredible place to raise children, to grow up, and to find calm.... Read 3 reviews
Population 2,899
Featured Review: Current Resident says Northfield is one of the most adorable and down-to-earth towns you could ever go to. Everyone knows everyone. This town is filled with generations of families that have all been touched by the....
Northfield is one of the most adorable and down-to-earth towns you could ever go to. Everyone knows everyone. This town is filled with generations of families that have all been touched by the....
Population: 2,899,
Current Resident: I love living in the town of Heath. It is a nice small farm town where everyone knows you and is so sweet. Neighbors are willing to lend a hand whether you have met before or not. It is truly a community that helps each other out. The only downside is the taxes are outrageous.... Read 1 review
Population 728
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love living in the town of Heath. It is a nice small farm town where everyone knows you and is so sweet. Neighbors are willing to lend a hand whether you have met before or not. It is truly a....
I love living in the town of Heath. It is a nice small farm town where everyone knows you and is so sweet. Neighbors are willing to lend a hand whether you have met before or not. It is truly a....
Read 1 reviews.
Population: 728,
Current Resident: Rowe is a Western Massachusetts town that's very small. It's been very nice living in a town that's so small I don't feel very worried about the people who are around me. It's been very nice being able to have these commodities of being someone who lives in a rural town. However, I do find it sad how they've treated us as a town member. It's interesting because I live at the cusp of Charlemont and Rowe, so they typically act as if we don't live in Rowe. They actually have expressed this by exempting us from using the Rowe pond exclusive for only Rowe town members. My physically address is in Rowe though. I just wished they had accepted us more into the community especially since we still get calls from their local facilitator of the town, but they still act like this.... Read 2 reviews
Population 434
2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Rowe is a Western Massachusetts town that's very small. It's been very nice living in a town that's so small I don't feel very worried about the people who are around me. It's been very nice being....
Rowe is a Western Massachusetts town that's very small. It's been very nice living in a town that's so small I don't feel very worried about the people who are around me. It's been very nice being....
Population: 434,
Current Resident: It is a small, safe town. There is a strong community and it is a nice drive to any towns with stores which you may need. It is about 20 to 30 minutes away from any major stores but all the essentials can be found close by.... Read 2 reviews
Population 1,710
2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says It is a small, safe town. There is a strong community and it is a nice drive to any towns with stores which you may need. It is about 20 to 30 minutes away from any major stores but all the....
It is a small, safe town. There is a strong community and it is a nice drive to any towns with stores which you may need. It is about 20 to 30 minutes away from any major stores but all the....
Population: 1,710,
Niche User: Everybody knows everybody is a quote that is true around here. Small town life is great the only reason why the quality is not top notch because the school system is going down hill. If you want a great scene surrounding your life and friendly neighbors, come join us!... Read 1 review
Population 2,083
1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says Everybody knows everybody is a quote that is true around here. Small town life is great the only reason why the quality is not top notch because the school system is going down hill. If you want a....
Everybody knows everybody is a quote that is true around here. Small town life is great the only reason why the quality is not top notch because the school system is going down hill. If you want a....
Population: 2,083,
Population 916
Population: 916,
Current Resident: The area is very quiet and peaceful, away from traffic and noise. All of Leyden is covered in Woods, providing entertainment for birdwatchers and hunters alike. There are very few public services, but no matter where in Leyden you live, you're relatively near to many other large towns.... Read 2 reviews
Population 651
2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says The area is very quiet and peaceful, away from traffic and noise. All of Leyden is covered in Woods, providing entertainment for birdwatchers and hunters alike. There are very few public services,....
The area is very quiet and peaceful, away from traffic and noise. All of Leyden is covered in Woods, providing entertainment for birdwatchers and hunters alike. There are very few public services,....
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Population: 651,
Visitor: We have visited Shelburne Falls over the last 5 or so years and it has been on our shortlist of possible places to retire to. As we've talked to people in the town to learn what it's like to live there, it seems to be a friendly and community spirited place. It is becoming very popular and competitive on the real estate front - a testament to it's charm. Great restaurants and two bookstores plus beautiful natural surroundings are just a few plusses. Having watched the prices over the last 5 years, I can safely say that homes that used to sit on the market for months are being sold in a few days. So this can tell you something about it being a desirable community - it is! Not that I want the prices to go up even more with a lot of positive reviews like this one! I can't speak to the school systems but the town is safe, peaceful, and we hope to move there someday soon.... Read 4 reviews
Population 1,684
4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.
Featured Review: Visitor says We have visited Shelburne Falls over the last 5 or so years and it has been on our shortlist of possible places to retire to. As we've talked to people in the town to learn what it's like to live....
We have visited Shelburne Falls over the last 5 or so years and it has been on our shortlist of possible places to retire to. As we've talked to people in the town to learn what it's like to live....
Population: 1,684,
Current Resident: I have resided in New Salem for nearly my entire life, so let us just call it an even 33 out of 35 years! My family has also lived here for many years. I was raised in the same home my mom grew up in. This town just gained many "brownie points" for FINALLY installing fiber-optic internet! That was the one thing I would have improved about living here. I love country living in general. I think New Salem is a wonderful place to raise a family. The crowning jewel of our historical town center is the 1794 Meetinghouse. It is time we re-open and get back to bringing art and music to our community!... Read 3 reviews
Population 1,072
3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have resided in New Salem for nearly my entire life, so let us just call it an even 33 out of 35 years! My family has also lived here for many years. I was raised in the same home my mom grew up....
I have resided in New Salem for nearly my entire life, so let us just call it an even 33 out of 35 years! My family has also lived here for many years. I was raised in the same home my mom grew up....
Population: 1,072,
Current Resident: I have lived in Colrain my whole life and love the small town country setting. Very safe place to live with beautiful views.... Read 9 reviews
Population 1,693
9 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived in Colrain my whole life and love the small town country setting. Very safe place to live with beautiful views..
I have lived in Colrain my whole life and love the small town country setting. Very safe place to live with beautiful views..
Read 9 reviews.
Population: 1,693,
Groton, MA•
8-12
Alum: At Groton, I feel that I have been able to become a more independent and conscientious person during my time at this school. The best thing about this school is the resources that it provides the students. Here, I feel that I can be whoever I like because the teachers, dorm parents, coaches, and community is supportive of everyone's quirks, interests, and dreams. The teachers are approachable and dedicated, and work hard to provide students with a positive experience and I have made some of the truest and most diverse background friends. However, while at my time here, I have noticed that there is a toxically competitive culture here. Moreover, sometimes it is hard to get leadership positions in clubs because one has to be "connected" or popular, and the unsafe hook-up culture NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED! Overall, a great school, and despite the school's imperfections, I would not trade my experience at Groton for anything else in the world.... Read 64 reviews
Students 380
Student-teacher ratio 4:1
GROTON, MA,
8-12,
64 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says At Groton, I feel that I have been able to become a more independent and conscientious person during my time at this school. The best thing about this school is the resources that it provides the....
At Groton, I feel that I have been able to become a more independent and conscientious person during my time at this school. The best thing about this school is the resources that it provides the....
Read 64 reviews.
Students: 380,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4 to 1,
Wellelsey, MA•
5-12
Parent: We have experienced both public and private high schools and in the end, it’s what the student makes of the available opportunities. We find Dana Hall to be an excellent school with caring and responsive staff. Students have weekly one on one meetings with their advisor as well as daily group meetings. The environment promotes girls to take on leadership roles as well as fostering a spirit of sisterhood through their many school traditions. We were initially hesitant about sending our kid to an all girls school but so far, she academically amply challenged and is very happy where she is.... Read 73 reviews
Students 481
Student-teacher ratio 7:1
WELLELSEY, MA,
5-12,
73 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says We have experienced both public and private high schools and in the end, it’s what the student makes of the available opportunities. We find Dana Hall to be an excellent school with caring and....
We have experienced both public and private high schools and in the end, it’s what the student makes of the available opportunities. We find Dana Hall to be an excellent school with caring and....
Read 73 reviews.
Students: 481,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,
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