2019 Best Suburbs to Buy a House in MassachusettsAbout this List

Pelham

• Town in Massachusetts

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• 1,277 Population

Hopkinton

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 25 reviews

Current Resident: Reading some of the more recent reviews, it’s clear that a particular individual with egomaniacal tendencies decided to trash the town on their way out. My family moved to Hopkinton recently and we could not be more pleased with our decision. There are ample gorgeous public areas for hiking and outdoor activities, coupled with socioeconomic diversity we did not find in other Boston suburbs we considered. The racial diversity is increasing and our neighbors and the town in general have been incredibly welcoming. Being one of the safest suburbs in the country with a top shelf school system makes this a great town to raise a family. A town is what you make of it!
Read 25 Reviews

• A+

• A+

• A-

• 16,720 Population

Cordaville

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 11 reviews

Niche User: Living in Southborough Massachusetts over the years has been extremely amazing. It is a small town so it is not over run with large businesses and there are more "mom and pop" ran businesses. Everyone pretty much knows each other so the atmosphere is very friendly. The education is great, schools hire teachers that care about the students and push them everyday to do their best. I moved to this town when I was around eight years old, and if I were able to do it all again from an earlier age if I could. For the past decades Southborough has been a small quiet town and it look like it will stay like this for many more decades to come.
Read 11 Reviews

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• 2,766 Population

Westford

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 64 reviews

Current Resident: I like how this is a quiet nice town that is safe and clean. The library is nice and quiet with a huge selection of books to choose from. There are a variety of restaurants like Bamboo, Five Guys, Burton’s Grill, Evviva Cucina, Paul’s Diner, Rangoli Grill, and Seoul Kitchen. Westford also has great summer get-together spots. A big one is Kimball’s Farm. They serve ice cream, food and have multiple fun attractions that are reasonably priced. Some of these attractions include a mini golf course, a driving range, batting cages, bumper cars, and even a zip line.
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• A+

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• 24,087 Population

Longmeadow

• Town in Massachusetts
• 51 reviews

Current Resident: Longmeadow is a beautiful town with shops, parks, and a pretty green with historic homes. Almost every day you and see kids riding bikes, walking to school and there never less then 25 people walking dogs on any given day. It's like a postcard for the ultimate New England town.
Read 51 Reviews

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• A+

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• 15,876 Population

Hopedale

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 16 reviews

Current Resident: Hopedale is a wonderful town to grow up in due to its its rigorous school system and the considerate community atmosphere. In difficult times, the community is always willing to come together to support those who need it. In addition, Hopedale fosters an environment in which people feel motivated to improve themselves and their community.
Read 16 Reviews

• A-

• A-

• B+

• 5,955 Population

Stow

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 11 reviews

Current Resident: Lived in Stow my entire life and I think it's the perfect town for families! The public schools are above average but the high school is a tri-town, shared between two other towns in the area. The people overall are super friendly.
Read 11 Reviews

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• B+

• 7,061 Population

Boxborough

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 4 reviews

Current Resident: Beautiful suburban town. Very small and caring community with great schools and incredibly low crime rate. It's a bit far from Boston, but if you don't mind the commute, this is a great place to live.
Read 4 Reviews

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• A+

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• 5,546 Population

Sudbury

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 14 reviews

Current Resident: If you want peace and quiet, unbelievably grounded and friendly people around you, clean air and country an excellent A+ school system Sudbury is the place to be. I’m not pumping this town either, I’m telling you my opinion from painful town hunting experience. Being from Newton we had high standards for our next move. Newton is an exceptional town in itself. But we wanted to move to someplace with more land for our kids to let loose and have more fun outside without much worry. Newton city just does not afford that type of comparison to more bucolic settings. So we shopped for years looking into Dover, Sherborn, Weston, Concord, Carisle etc. Granted, we don’t ever buy real estate based on the IN crowd place to be, rather, we be buy based on risk and metrics. We could easily see Sudbury value outpacing many other towns in the future and for the simple reason of just looking at the map, Location, Location, Location.
Read 14 Reviews

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• 18,697 Population

Wayland

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 10 reviews

Current Resident: Nice people, nice education system. Not a lot of crime except the occasional adolescent drug use. Not noticeable unless you're actually enrolled in high school. The high school has been recently renovated and has a new and modern look. Safe neighborhood, lots of people walking their dogs and jogging, if you pass someone they always smile and say hello. It's a fairly rich and prestigious town. Lots of people are lawyers. Not very diverse, mostly white followed by asian. School uses METCO program which might be nice for some people. School athletics is top notch apparently. Supermarket opened up recently in town center, everything you need is within reach. 20 min drive from inner Boston. Very nice town overall.
Read 10 Reviews

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• 13,700 Population

Wilbraham

• Town in Massachusetts
• 39 reviews

Former Resident: My family moved here when I was very young b/c of how great the education is said to be in this town. I cannot deny that the schools were very good, but the environment was that of a typical affluent town, e.g. the other children are just as uppity as their parents & due to that I wasn't very happy here as a kid. Now that I have been away from this town for 13 yrs., I find myself reminiscing in a positive way, b/c it is a very safe & great place to raise your family, & I did enjoy my childhood. It's just very expensive, & many of the residents act like it's the Beverly Hills of MA which is hard to deal with. There is [not-surprisingly] absolutely no diversity which sucked too.
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• 14,553 Population

Sharon

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 36 reviews

Current Resident: I love living in Sharon. No where in Mass can you find a more diverse and educated populated that's actually safe and quiet. The people here embrace and appreciate each others' the cultural differences . There are lots of open spaces, trails and conservation lands. While there's close to zero commerce and property taxes are outrageous, the public schools are top notch and you can get everything you need within a 5 min drive. Wards berry farm, Audubon Moosehill and the Massapoag Lake are only some of the highlights. The real gem of Sharon are the people. I love my neighbors.
Read 36 Reviews

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• 18,245 Population

Dunstable

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 4 reviews

Current Resident: An absolute hidden gem. Hundreds of acres of protected land, great school system and bordering tax free NH for all of your shopping. 40 minutes to Boston 20 minutes to Manchester / Boston Airport. Known for its horse farms, Dunstable also has 2 working cow farms. Got milk? You might as well be 300 miles away.
Read 4 Reviews

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• 3,337 Population

Bolton

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 2 reviews

Current Resident: Bolton is a great little town with lots to offer. If you want shopping malls and office buildings then stay away. We dont have them. We have a beautiful town common, lots of nature trails and conservation lands and many farms. Every resident takes pride in our town and we work together to make it the best place to live.
Read 2 Reviews

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• B+

• 5,167 Population

Franklin

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 76 reviews

Current Resident: Great schools! Check out the scores/rankings as compared to the more 'affluent' towns. Ideally located equidistant from Providence, Boston and Worcester. Has two commuter rail stations. Great downtown area with a burgeoning arts/music scene. Small town feel, bigger town conveniences.
Read 76 Reviews

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• B+

• 32,843 Population

Mansfield

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 66 reviews

Current Resident: Mansfield is a beautiful suburb town with easy access to Boston, Providence, and New York via bus, train, or plane. Public transportation is extremely reliable, especially with the train station in downtown Mansfield which can take you into any local major city you desire whether it’s for a sports game in Boston or dinner in Providence. Also nearby is Gillette Stadium which is home to arguably the best NFL football team around. Overall, Mansfield is an ideal location.
Read 66 Reviews

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• B+

• 23,678 Population

Cochituate

• Suburb of Boston, MA

• A+

• A+

• B+

• 6,832 Population

Granby

• Town in Massachusetts
• 6 reviews

Current Resident: It's a pretty small and tight knit community where everyone seems to know everyone. You know all your classmates; during your high school years, it's like one big family.
Read 6 Reviews

• B+

• B

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• 6,318 Population

Harvard

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 9 reviews

Current Resident: Pretty beautiful town, enjoyed my experience here; great people, great community, great place to live overall
Read 9 Reviews

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• 6,542 Population

Ashland

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 44 reviews

Current Resident: Ashland is a great place to raise a family in a very safe and diverse neighborhood. After moving from charlotte, NC we were looking for a similar place in MA that was very affordable, close to commute, within 5 miles of all the stores that we frequently shop at , close to major highways and most importantly, great people who took pride in their community. Ashland fit the bill perfectly. We love Indian food and were thrilled to know that there were plenty of options nearby. That was the icing on the cake!
Read 44 Reviews

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• 17,478 Population

Groton

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 42 reviews

Current Resident: I’ve lived all all over the country and love Groton. Schools (including SpEd) are fantastic. Lots to do either in Groton or close by. It may be a quiet town, but my family loves it and we have the best neighbors!
Read 42 Reviews

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• 11,282 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.
Read 2 Reviews

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• B

• 2,811 Population

Belchertown

• Town in Massachusetts
• 42 reviews

Current Resident: Belchertown is a nice family town in western Massachusetts. Many people may consider the town somewhat "suburban" due to the nature of having very little to do and many of the families that live her commute to a near by city for work. Belchertown is a town full of banks and pizza shops, and sits upon the beautiful Quabin Reservoir. Belchertown, despite its size, is a "small town," in the sense that most everyone who has or had a child in the school system knows one another and all about the many of the families, so in essence, much of live in Belchertown is not private if you are associated with the school system. Overall, Belchertown is a nice, quiet town to live in.
Read 42 Reviews

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• 14,906 Population

Norfolk

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 30 reviews

Current Resident: Norfolk is a very small town and a very tight knit community. As a teenager preparing to depart for college, I can confidently say that Norfolk was a great place to grow up. The public school system here is phenomenal and has allowed me to cultivate some great memories and benefits. The entire town is very supportive of the children as can be seen at the town sporting events. There has never been any real crime in my time here other than minor incidents. Being a small town there is very little to know night life, meaning that it is a very family friendly environment. There is not much diversity in the town, with a majority of Caucasian families living here. There are not many businesses in the town also other than some small, usually independently owned businesses. In conclusion, I highly recommend the town of Norfolk to any families looking for a wonderful environment for their children.
Read 30 Reviews

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• 11,671 Population

Medway

• Suburb of Boston, MA
• 33 reviews

Current Resident: Medway has allot to offer, more so when the renovations to the infrastructure is complete, Fall 2019. New sidewalks! Medway is located a few miles from 495 and close to 4 communities: Millis, Bellingham, Franklin and Holliston that have large department stores, a movie theatre, Ice Creams Shoppes, Dean College, Trendy Bars and Bowling Alley. The Wrentham Outlet is a 15 minute drive away. Medway has a few farms, some sell fresh eggs!

The schools are great! When Choate Park is done being renovated Fall, 2019, there will be many community events. We cannot wait!
Read 33 Reviews

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• 13,162 Population