Massachusetts Living Index
Natick
MetroWest · pop. 36,117
Downtown Natick has become one of MetroWest's best dining and events scenes.
Family SuburbCommuter Value
Livability Index
70
/ 100
Ranks #29 of 194 MA towns
The numbers
Median home
$820k
5.9× household income
Household income
$140k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
30 min
peak driving
Population
36,117
5-yr trend 76/100
How Natick scores
Schools
88
Safety
86
Walkability
50
Transit
28
Biking
44
Dining
68
Nightlife
50
Arts & Culture
56
Green Space
72
Diversity
72
Climate
75
The honest read
Best for
Families wanting a town center with a real night out.
The tradeoff
Route 9 traffic can be punishing.
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