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Framingham

28 min to Boston
"MetroWest hub where malls meet commuter rail convenience"
Median Price
$639,138
$425/sqft
School Rating
6.8/10
Good
Appreciation
4.3%
per year
Commute
28 min
to downtown

Financing Considerations

Properties in Framingham typically typically qualify for conforming loans with more flexible underwriting standards.

Learn about loan thresholds, property condition impact, flood/wind insurance, and how vintage homes (common in many MA towns) affect mortgage approval.

✨The Vibe

Practical MetroWest center with shopping, dining, and solid value for families

What It's Really Like

Massachusetts' largest town by population (70K) is the MetroWest engine—commuter rail hub, massive retail corridor, and huge Brazilian community. It's not fancy, but it works.

Best For

  • ✓MetroWest workers avoiding Route 9 traffic
  • ✓Families wanting space and value
  • ✓Brazilian culture enthusiasts
  • ✓Practical suburbanites who love Target runs

Avoid If

  • ✗You need top schools or prestige
  • ✗You hate strip malls and traffic
  • ✗You want walkability over car dependence

🌟Highlights

🚂Three commuter rail stops on Worcester line
🛍️Shoppers World and Natick Mall proximity
🇧🇷Largest Brazilian community in Massachusetts
💰Best space-per-dollar ratio in MetroWest

Insider Tips

  • 💡Nobscot and Saxonville are the best neighborhoods
  • 💡Route 9 traffic is legendary bad—plan commutes carefully
  • 💡Amazing Brazilian restaurants and markets everywhere

Demographics

Population
71,360
Median Age
39.1
Median Income
$138,466
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