Framingham

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Framingham, MA

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A shopping landmark, parks everywhere, and a direct line to Boston.

Commuter Suburb History Diverse MBTA Public Transportation Shopping

Twenty miles inland from downtown Boston sits Framingham, a large suburban town with amenities and attractions rivalling its more urbanized neighbors. Public parks and athletic fields can be found in practically every neighborhood, ensuring that everyone has access to quality outdoor recreation nearby.

Several areas around town feature clusters of storefronts and restaurants in easily walkable settings; Framingham also partially contains the famous Golden Triangle retail district, attracting shoppers from all over New England. Getting from a rental apartment in Framingham to the city is easy, with the Massachusetts Turnpike running through the center of town and MBTA rail service stopping on the south side.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Framingham, MA is $1,777 for a studio, $2,114 for one bedroom, $2,502 for two bedrooms, and $2,906 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Framingham has increased by 5.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,114/month
717 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,117/month
772 Sq Ft
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Transportation

67

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

34

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Hemenway Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

543 Students

5
out of 10

Potter Road Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

541 Students

4
out of 10

King Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

392 Students

4
out of 10

Mary E Stapleton Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

343 Students

4
out of 10

Barbieri Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

696 Students

3
out of 10

Walsh Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

789 Students

4
out of 10

Fuller Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

616 Students

3
out of 10

Cameron Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

553 Students

3
out of 10

Framingham High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,566 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Callahan State Park
  • Hop Brook Natural Area
  • Cowassock Woods and Ashland Town Forest
  • Garden in the Woods
  • Nobscot Scout Reservation

Airports

  • Worcester Regional
  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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