Massachusetts Living Index

Northborough

Central MA · pop. 15,741

Quiet bedroom community wedged between Westborough and Marlborough with good schools, big lots, and zero reason to leave the house once you move in. The Apple Hill subdivision and newer construction along Route 20 have attracted young families priced out of Hopkinton.

Family SuburbTrail Town

Livability Index

/ 100

Ranks #112 of 194 MA towns

The numbers

Median home

$702k

4.5× household income

Household income

$155k

ACS median

Commute to Boston

58 min

peak driving

Population

15,741

5-yr trend 68/100

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The honest read

Best for

Families who want strong schools and large yards without the premium that comes with Southborough or Hopkinton addresses.

The tradeoff

No MBTA station in town; you drive to Westborough or Framingham to catch the train, adding 20 minutes to your commute.

Compare on your terms

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