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Harvard, MA

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Savor small-town charms on the outskirts of Boston

Historic Scenic Peaceful Charming Quaint

Not to be confused with the prestigious university in Cambridge, Harvard is a charming town situated about 25 miles northwest of Boston in Worcester County. Harvard exudes a classic small-town atmosphere, with quaint homes spread across vast stretches of scenic green space. Acres upon acres of farmland surround the town, contributing to Harvard’s pervasive sense of tranquility.

After you’ve settled in to your Harvard rental, be sure to peruse the Fruitlands Museum, a fascinating testament to the art and history of bygone eras. Numerous orchards, parks, and meadows provide ample opportunities to commune with nature close to home. Getting around from Harvard is simple with access to Interstate 495 and MBTA’s Fitchburg Line.

Transportation

20

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

22

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Hildreth Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

460 Students

8
out of 10

The Bromfield School

Public

Grades 9-12

560 Students

10
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge
  • The Discovery Museums
  • Honey Pot Hill Orchards
  • Nashoba Valley Ski Area
  • Mass Audubon's Nashoba Brook Wildlife Sanctuary

Airports

  • Worcester Regional
  • Manchester Boston Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.