Massachusetts Living Index
Sherborn
MetroWest · pop. 4,430
Sherborn is the ultra-wealthy rural option west of Boston, Dover-Sherborn schools, massive lots, and a near-total absence of commercial development.
Rural RetreatFamily SuburbOutdoors & Trails
Livability Index
53
/ 100
Ranks #147 of 194 MA towns
The numbers
Median home
$1.18M
4.8× household income
Household income
$243k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
38 min
peak driving
Population
4,430
5-yr trend 62/100
How Sherborn scores
Schools
95
Safety
96
Walkability
10
Transit
5
Biking
22
Dining
15
Nightlife
8
Arts & Culture
18
Green Space
65
Diversity
12
Climate
73
The honest read
Best for
High-earning families who want the best schools in MetroWest with horses, trails, and zero traffic.
The tradeoff
No transit, no grocery, no restaurant in town; you'll spend more time in your car than you think.
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