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Nahant

North Shore · pop. 3,325

Nahant is an island town, literally accessed by a single causeway off Lynn, with zero commercial development, rocky coastline, and a strong sense of enclave quiet.

Coastal QuietRural Retreat
Livability Index
51
/ 100
Ranks #171 of 194 MA towns

The numbers

Median home
$953k
8.1× household income
Household income
$118k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
28 min
peak driving
Population
3,325
5-yr trend 58/100

How Nahant scores

Schools
72
Safety
90
Walkability
45
Transit
22
Biking
30
Dining
28
Nightlife
15
Arts & Culture
30
Green Space
40
Diversity
18
Climate
62

The honest read

Best for
Buyers who want genuine seaside seclusion at Boston's doorstep and don't need daily errands within walking distance.
The tradeoff
Near-$1M prices for a place with one road in and out, no grocery store, flood risk, and a school district that sends kids to regional middle and high school.

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