Massachusetts Living Index
Framingham
MetroWest · pop. 72,399
MetroWest's only proper city, the largest commuter rail hub west of Boston, and the most diverse population in the region.
Urban WalkerCommuter ValueCity Life
Livability Index
65
/ 100
Ranks #76 of 194 MA towns
The numbers
Median home
$627k
5.8× household income
Household income
$107k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
30 min
peak driving
Population
72,399
5-yr trend 70/100
How Framingham scores
Schools
67
Safety
56
Walkability
51
Transit
37
Biking
41
Dining
75
Nightlife
58
Arts & Culture
78
Green Space
64
Diversity
90
Climate
70
The honest read
Best for
Working families and renters who want urban density without Boston prices.
The tradeoff
Some neighborhoods are dense and aging; school district variable by school.
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