Lexington has been ranked the No. 1 place to live in all of Massachusetts. Niche.com released its 2017 list of the best places to live in the state, considering the following attributes: education rate, cost of living, quality of schools, diversity, commute, safety, nightlife and resident review.
With a population of 32,700 people, historic Lexington scored an overall A+ on its Niche report card. Although cost of living is a bit pricey (a median home value of $736,600) and the weather leaves something to be desired, the quality of schooling, commute time, health and fitness, diversity, crime and safety, outdoor activities, job availability and environment for families all received A’s across the board. Nightlife and housing options both scored B’s.
Not only is Lexington the best place to live in Massachusetts, it also came in at No. 36 on Niche’s America’s top 100 suburbs list, in addition to Sharon (No. 59) and Sudbury (No. 65), two other Boston suburbs.
Residents weigh in
A few residents left their feedback on Niche’s site; their reviews are below:
“Employment opportunities are good. There are many people who work in Boston or Cambridge.”
“Its a relatively nice area with a good amount of places for promoting physical activities. There is a town pool, skate park, basketball court, track, football field and recreation center.”
“Growing up in Lexington, Ma., I have always felt safe. Most people that live in the town are employed and live with family. Lexington is a very family-oriented town. Education is very important in this town as well.”
“Historical Lexington, Massachusetts has many perks and has drawn in numerous affluent families due to its emphasis on quality education. The town has many local family- as well as corporate-owned stores and local community events that get good attendance. However, the downside to suburbia is that there can be pretentious and cold vibes. Different is not always seen as good and there is a lot of pressure on children.”
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