Westwood, MA: Where Transit Convenience Meets Top-Tier Schools—The Strategic Commuter's Guide

Westwood delivers the rare combination of A+ schools (#18 in Massachusetts, 10/10 GreatSchools for Westwood High), strategic transit access (Route 128 Station + Islington Station + Amtrak), and lifestyle infrastructure (University Station retail/dining) at $1.235M median—positioning it as the optimal value play for commuter families willing to pay for convenience without Wellesley's $1.65M premiums.

Dual-income professional families requiring flexible commute options, executives traveling I-95 corridor or Amtrak Northeast, school-focused buyers seeking A+ districts with transit access, families prioritizing daily convenience (Target, Wegmans, Life Time) alongside education.

• •$1.235M median (Oct 2025)—14-24% discount vs. Wellesley ($1.65M) / Needham ($1.35M) for comparable schools
• •A+ schools: Westwood High 10/10 GreatSchools, district ranked #18 of 344 in Massachusetts
• •Dual commuter rail: Route 128 Station (Zone 2, 20-min to South Station) + Islington Station (Franklin Line)
• •Amtrak access: Northeast Regional and Acela service from Route 128 Station—3.5hr NYC, 7hr DC
• •University Station amenities: Target, Wegmans, Nordstrom Rack, Life Time fitness, Del Frisco's—2.1M SF mixed-use
• •Strategic I-95/128 + I-93 interchange location—unmatched highway flexibility
• •Very competitive market: Compete Score 81/100, homes sell at 100.6% of list in ~23 days