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Top Towns by Buyer Profile: Rankings for Every Buyer Type

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December 10, 2025
THE BOTTOM LINE

Data-driven rankings of Greater Boston's top towns by buyer profile: Medfield leads for WFH (33.1%), Brookline for Cambridge commuters (22.3% transit), Dover for horse riders ($2.4M), Wellesley for education (9.9/10 schools), and Medway for first-time buyers ($675K). Each ranking uses Census data, economic profiles, and lifestyle indicators.

WHO NEEDS THIS

Prospective homebuyers who want to quickly identify the best towns for their specific buyer profile—whether WFH professionals, Cambridge commuters, horse riders, coastal lifestyle seekers, education-maximizers, first-time buyers, tech workers, or families.

KEY INSIGHTS
  • Medfield has highest WFH rate (33.1%) in top 30 towns
  • Brookline leads for Cambridge commuters (22.3% transit, 81.6% professional)
  • Dover and Sherborn dominate horse rider rankings ($2.4M and $1.35M medians)
  • Wellesley has highest school rating (9.9/10) for education-maximizers
  • Medway offers best value for first-time buyers ($675K, 8.2/10 schools)
DO THIS NEXT

Use these rankings to narrow your search, then visit top-ranked towns in person. Check our [Town Finder Tool](/tools/town-finder) for personalized recommendations based on your priorities.

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