Massachusetts Living Index
Shrewsbury
Central MA · pop. 38,876
Strong public schools, the Lake Quinsigamond shoreline, and a quick I-290 commute to the UMass campus.
Family Suburb
Livability Index
67
/ 100
Ranks #59 of 194 MA towns
The numbers
Median home
$592k
4.3× household income
Household income
$139k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
50 min
peak driving
Population
38,876
5-yr trend 70/100
How Shrewsbury scores
Schools
96
Safety
80
Walkability
33
Transit
21
Biking
28
Dining
60
Nightlife
30
Arts & Culture
60
Green Space
72
Diversity
85
Climate
72
The honest read
Best for
Families working in Worcester or the 495 corridor.
The tradeoff
Far from Boston and car-dependent.
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