Massachusetts Living Index

Bolton

Central MA · pop. 5,665

Bolton is one of the wealthiest small towns in Massachusetts with median household incomes approaching $200k and home prices over $850k. Acre-plus lots, conservation trails through the Nashoba Valley, and excellent Nashoba district schools make this a premium rural retreat.

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Livability Index

/ 100

Ranks #134 of 194 MA towns

The numbers

Median home

$858k

4.3× household income

Household income

$198k

ACS median

Commute to Boston

55 min

peak driving

Population

5,665

5-yr trend 72/100

How Bolton scores

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The honest read

Best for

High-income buyers who want rural acreage, top schools in Nashoba district, and proximity to Route 495 tech corridor employment.

The tradeoff

No local services whatsoever and effectively zero transit; transit score and nightlife are appropriately low for a town of 5,600 with more orchards than shops.

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