Sudbury, Massachusetts: Where Tech Money Buys Colonial Charm and Rural Seclusion

Sudbury uses $234K median income to preserve 19th-century rural aesthetics at $1.2M entry point with A+ schools. Perfect for affluent families seeking space and privacy who accept 45-60 min commutes—but 64% of current residents couldn't afford to buy today.

High-income families ($250K+) prioritizing large lots, top schools, and rural charm over urban amenities.

• •Median home $1.2M, median income $234K—nearly double Middlesex County average
• •Historic Sudbury Center offers walkable village charm, North Sudbury provides secluded estates
• •Meadow Walk represents new urbanist enclave with smaller lots, higher density near Route 20
• •A+ schools with 90% owner-occupied rate create stable, family-focused community
• •No direct public transit; requires car dependency and tolerance for rural infrastructure