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Carver

South Shore · pop. 11,817

Carver is cranberry country with significant conservation land, a serious trail system through Myles Standish State Forest, and the least expensive home prices in Plymouth County.

Rural RetreatOutdoors & Trails
Livability Index
43
/ 100
Ranks #194 of 194 MA towns

The numbers

Median home
$589k
6.5× household income
Household income
$91k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
50 min
peak driving
Population
11,817
5-yr trend 52/100

How Carver scores

Schools
60
Safety
80
Walkability
10
Transit
8
Biking
12
Dining
22
Nightlife
10
Arts & Culture
15
Green Space
55
Diversity
20
Climate
68

The honest read

Best for
Outdoor enthusiasts and remote workers who want large lots and state forest access.
The tradeoff
Schools are the weakest in the region (Niche C) and there is almost no commercial amenities.

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Nearby towns

Bordering and adjacent Massachusetts towns near Carver.

Kingston
50/100 · $673k
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Plymouth
56/100 · $649k
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Wareham
65/100 · $425k
South Shore
Middleborough
68/100 · $469k
South Shore

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