Are you looking for a community near Boston perfect for young families? Wayland MA offers both a short commute and a family friendly community.
Wayland may seem like a sleepy little rural town, but its short commute to Boston offers the best of both worlds. Head out to enjoy vibrant city life, and come home to your charming private oasis at the end of the day. It’s the perfect place for young families. So what does this little town of 13,000 have to offer?
Visit the serene shores of Lake Cochituat, walk through Cochituate State Park, or enjoy one of the many year-round family-friendly activities. For more information on finding your next home, search Wayland MA houses for sale.
Location: Wayland is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts that’s located 18 miles west of Boston.
History: Puritan families established Wayland in 1638, and it was incorporated in 1639. Thanks to its Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge areas, Wayland is one of the top 5 communities for conservation acreage in Massachusetts. The Wayland Library was founded in 1848, and was the first free library in Massachusetts and second in the nation.
Neighbors: Lincoln, Sudbury, Weston, Framingham, and Natick.
MBTA Service: None.
Population: According to the 2010 Census, Wayland population is 12,994.
Schools: Wayland High is ranked 24th in Massachusetts. Click the link for the Wayland Public School system website.
Home Prices: In 2012 the average price of a single-family home in Wayland was $642,000. Search houses for sale in Wayland MA.
Wayland Reads
Wayland Reads refers to a library’s community-wide reading program where all members of the community are encouraged to come together over a shared literary experience. This year the Wayland Library invites the entire community to discover (or rediscover) the joy of reading, writing and listening to poems.
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Maybe Wayland is not for you? Check out Canton, Medfield, Medford or Arlington.
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