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Who Lives Here: Buyer Profiles for Greater Boston's Top 30 Towns

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December 6, 2025
THE BOTTOM LINE

This data-driven guide profiles who lives in each of Greater Boston's top 30 towns—from work-from-home tech executives in Cambridge (25.1% WFH) to equestrian families in Dover ($2.4M median) to daily commuters in Quincy (15.1% WFH, 19.5% transit). Each profile uses Census data, economic profiles, and market analytics to help buyers understand town character and find their perfect match.

WHO NEEDS THIS

Prospective homebuyers in Greater Boston who want to understand town character, identify lifestyle matches, and see data-driven buyer profiles. Perfect for entertainment and insight—not for making final decisions without visiting.

KEY INSIGHTS
  • Work-from-home rates range from 7.1% (Revere) to 33.1% (Medfield)
  • Professional worker concentration ranges from 31.5% (Revere) to 81.6% (Brookline)
  • Transit usage ranges from 1.6% (Hopkinton) to 22.3% (Brookline)
  • Dover and Sherborn are equestrian enclaves for horse owners
  • Coastal towns (Hingham, Duxbury, Cohasset) attract sailing and waterfront lifestyle seekers
DO THIS NEXT

Use these profiles to narrow your town search, then visit in person. Check our [Town Finder Tool](/tools/town-finder) to match your priorities with data-driven recommendations.

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