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Northborough

45 min to Boston
"Worcester corridor value with solid schools and convenience"
Median Price
$775,000
$410/sqft
School Rating
8.2/10
Great
Appreciation
4.2%
per year
Commute
45 min
to downtown

Financing Considerations

Properties in Northborough 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

MetroWest town with solid schools, modern developments, and convenient highway access to Worcester and Boston

What It's Really Like

Northborough is practical MetroWest—solid schools (8.2/10), modern homes, easy Routes 290/495 access, and families who chose value over prestige.

Best For

  • ✓Worcester/Boston split commuters
  • ✓Value families wanting good schools
  • ✓MetroWest workers
  • ✓Modern home buyers

Avoid If

  • ✗You need quick Boston access
  • ✗You want walkable downtown
  • ✗You prefer coastal living

🌟Highlights

🏫Solid schools (8.2/10)
🚗Routes 290/495 intersection—perfect location
🏗️Modern developments and nice homes
💰Better value than Westborough

Insider Tips

  • 💡Downtown small but walkable
  • 💡Perfect for Worcester/Boston commute split
  • 💡Algonquin Regional is solid high school

Demographics

Population
15,700
Median Age
43
Median Income
$148,000
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