Exurban Elite: Where Remote-Work Millionaires Buy Land, Privacy, and Freedom from Commuting

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•January 5, 2026

THE BOTTOM LINE

Harvard, Bolton, Groton, and Boxford deliver $189K-$201K median incomes (top 20 statewide) at $750K-$950K median home costs with 1-2+ acre lots—55-65% cheaper than Dover/Weston for similar income peers. Trade-off: 50-60 minute commutes make these remote-work-only territories. Ideal for families prioritizing land and freedom over schools and career proximity.

WHO NEEDS THIS

Remote workers earning $180K-$280K; semi-retired executives; dual-income professionals with flexible schedules; families prioritizing land over schools; buyers seeking 1-2+ acres without $1.7M-$2.2M price tags.

KEY INSIGHTS

•All four rank top 20 wealthiest MA towns despite 40-50 miles from Boston—income not geography-dependent
•Median home costs $750K-$950K = 55-65% savings vs Dover/Weston for similar 1-2+ acre lots
•40-50%+ conservation land ensures permanent rural character and no overdevelopment
•Schools solid 7.5-8.5/10 but not elite—these towns prioritize land and lifestyle over education premium
•Per capita income gaps reveal multi-earner households—remote workers combining salaries

DO THIS NEXT

Calculate commute elimination value: 50-60 min each way = 8-10 hours/week = 400-500 hours/year saved. At $100/hour value = $40K-$50K annual time savings. Over 10 years = $400K-$500K, offsetting entire home purchase cost. For remote workers, exurban living is wealth optimization.

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