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West Boylston

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  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Massachusetts
  • 16 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
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    West Boylston is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 7,941. West Boylston is in Worcester County. Living in West Boylston offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In West Boylston there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in West Boylston and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in West Boylston are above average.
    Population
    7,941

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $278,100
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $945
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      16%
    • Own
      84%
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    West Boylston Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      86.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      12.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      12.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      24.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      86.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      567.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      37
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      7%
    • 10-17 years
      5%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      13%

    Working in West Boylston

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $78,313
    National
    $55,322
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      West Boylston Reviews

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      Very regular small town, not much to it, but it's home. I left the public schools because they were too tiny and not a lot of opportunity or diversity. Very 'towny" vibe. Great location, pretty houses, near highways, very cozy.
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      West Boylston is a suburban town outside of urban Worcester with a small and pretty good public school system. The access to highways and to greater Boston is good. Overall small town values relatively quiet.
      The malls in my area are excellent! Natik Mall is known as one of the best malls in New England, with over 100 stores and restaurants from bargin to luxury brands.