Massachusetts Living Index
Ashland
MetroWest · pop. 18,873
Lake Ashland, Ashland State Park, and commuter rail to South Station.
Family SuburbOutdoors & TrailsCommuter Value
Livability Index
64
/ 100
Ranks #82 of 194 MA towns
The numbers
Median home
$612k
4.8× household income
Household income
$128k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
40 min
peak driving
Population
18,873
5-yr trend 78/100
How Ashland scores
Schools
85
Safety
73
Walkability
35
Transit
22
Biking
30
Dining
50
Nightlife
22
Arts & Culture
45
Green Space
80
Diversity
85
Climate
72
The honest read
Best for
Outdoor-oriented families who want trails and a manageable mortgage.
The tradeoff
Long commute and limited downtown.
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