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Wayland, MA

35 min to Boston

"MetroWest's family favorite—Lexington schools without the price tag"

Median Price
$1,095,000
$414/sqft
Schools
9.1/10
Excellent
Appreciation
3.2/10
Growth Potential
Commute
35 min
to Boston

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Recently Sold in Wayland

View all 11 sales
$1,500,000
Curated Median
11
Total Sales on Record
$815,0002,485,000
Price Range
33 Wallace Rd
Well Under Median
$815,000

33 Wallace Rd

4bd3ba2,057 sqft
$396/sqftInvalid Date
5 Wayland Hills Rd
Under Median
$1,140,000

5 Wayland Hills Rd

4bd3ba2,522 sqft
$452/sqftInvalid Date
12 Shawmut Ave
At Median
$1,650,000

12 Shawmut Ave

5bd4ba4,480 sqft
$368/sqftInvalid Date
37 Moore Rd
At Median
$1,380,000

37 Moore Rd

4bd2ba2,481 sqft
$556/sqftInvalid Date
14 Bennett Rd
At Median
$1,300,000

14 Bennett Rd

3bd3ba2,996 sqft
$434/sqftInvalid Date
28 Brooks Rd
At Median
$1,500,000

28 Brooks Rd

4bd2ba2,865 sqft
$524/sqftInvalid Date

What Drives Prices in Wayland

Full breakdown

Decomposition of the $1,095,000 median price into its underlying components.

Land Value$139,820 (13%)
Structure & Quality$468,091 (43%)
School Premium$188,452 (17%)
Access & Commute Premium$79,636 (7%)
Prestige & Stability Premium$219,000 (20%)
830
School Value Score
730
Overall Value Score

The Wayland Vibe

Premier MetroWest family suburb with top-tier schools rivaling Lexington. Three elementary schools feed into award-winning middle and high schools. Family-focused, education-minded, suburban perfection.

Wayland is what happens when education-obsessed families find an alternative to Lexington. Top schools (9.0/10), family-centric culture, and the kind of suburban perfection that PTA meetings define.

Highlights
🏫 Elite schools (9.0/10 rating)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Extremely family-focused community
🎓 Strong college prep culture
💎 Premium MetroWest location

Who It's For

✓ Great for
  • Families obsessed with school quality
  • Those wanting Lexington-caliber schools for less
  • Education-focused professionals
  • Buyers seeking safe, family-friendly community
⚠ Consider elsewhere if
  • You need quick Boston commute (35+ min)
  • You want urban walkability
  • You prefer diverse architecture over suburban uniformity

Schools

9.1
Excellent
out of 10 · K–12 composite
School details & private schools

Demographics

Population13,900
Median Age45
Median Household Income$205,000
Work from Home28.4%
Professional Sector72.4%

Insider Tips

  • 1.Wayland High School rivals Lexington academically
  • 2.Three elementary schools allow some choice
  • 3.Route 20 corridor puts you between Route 128 and 495

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