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Wrentham

Greater Boston · pop. 12,375

Premium Outlets and Wrentham State Forest define the two poles of this rural-transitioning suburb. The school district is small and A-minus rated; the town is quiet and predominantly owner-occupied with large lots and low crime.

Family SuburbTrail Town
Livability Index
55
/ 100
Ranks #125 of 194 MA towns

The numbers

Median home
$743k
5× household income
Household income
$148k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
52 min
peak driving
Population
12,375
5-yr trend 68/100

How Wrentham scores

Schools
85
Safety
88
Walkability
20
Transit
10
Biking
28
Dining
45
Nightlife
28
Arts & Culture
28
Green Space
48
Diversity
20
Climate
72

The honest read

Best for
Families who want rural character, solid schools, and shopping-outlet proximity at prices below the Norfolk County average.
The tradeoff
No commuter rail, and the drive to Boston routinely tops 60 minutes in morning rush hour.

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Nearby towns

Bordering and adjacent Massachusetts towns near Wrentham.

Plainville
51/100 · $589k
Greater Boston
Franklin
56/100 · $708k
Greater Boston
Norfolk
54/100 · $796k
Greater Boston
Foxborough
57/100 · $722k
Greater Boston

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