About the Areas We Serve
Boston area towns are divided into five geographic areas and cover a wide geography. Click on any area for more specific information and a list of all the towns located there. Locate towns on the interactive map below. For more information about the area, visit our Town Tax Data and Transportation pages.
North Shore | North West | Metro West | Metro Boston | South Shore
North of Boston along the Atlantic Oceanfront to the border of New Hampshire you will find the quaint communities of Boston's North Shore. These seacoast towns, summer resorts, and historic suburbs have some of the most beautiful beaches in New England and are home to varied bustling industries. Public schools here are among the best in Massachusetts while numerous private schools and prestigious colleges are hallmarks of the North Shore. With stunning coastline, picturesque farms, and exquisite historical homes dotting the landscape, what's not to love? Enjoy a whale watch, pick apples and catch the amazing sights and smells of the change of seasons.
Boston North Shore Towns
Amesbury, Beverly, Boxford, Chelsea, Danvers, Everett, Georgetown, Gloucester, Groveland, Hamilton, Haverhill, Ipswich, Lynn, Lynnfield, Malden, Manchester, Marblehead, Melrose, Merrimac, Middleton, Nahant, Newbury, Newburyport, Peabody, Revere, Rockport, Salem, Salisbury, Saugus, Swampscott, Topsfield, Wakefield, Wenham, West Newbury, and Winthrop.
Let us show you why so many families relocating to the Boston area choose to live on the North Shore.
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North West of Boston and immediately west of the North Shore sits the Merrimack Valley. Easily accessible by two major highways (I-93 and I-495), it is a region rich in history and natural beauty. These North West communities range from agricultural villages that have evolved into attractive bedroom communities, to historic old milling towns that have totally revitalized their economic base. The quality of life here is deeply rooted in the core belief that hard work and a cooperative spirit can accomplish anything.Towns such as Lexington and Concord balance the preservation of their quaint New England character with the integration of businesses, which complement and serve their towns. Other towns like Burlington and Woburn have experienced more dramatic changes due to the influence of Route 128, the high-tech, inner beltway which arches the northwest suburbs.Rich in history, brilliant in its architectural beauty, and brimming with arts, culture, and recreation, this charming region has plenty to offer. Consider access to the urban resources of Boston to the south, the panoramic North Shore beaches to the east, and the New Hampshire mountains to the north. The North West area supports major industry clusters in numerous fields including biomedical, biotech, telecommunications, textiles and apparel. Each cluster attracts and supports its own business network, from specialized suppliers to providers of professional services such as law and finance. Many other startup, spin-off, and non-traditional industries flourish here alongside corporate giants under highly favorable growth conditions.
Boston North West TownsActon, Andover, Arlington, Ashby, Ayer, Bedford, Belmont, Billerica, Boxborough, Burlington, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Concord, Dracut, Dunstable, Fitchburg, Groton, Harvard, Lancaster, Lawrence, Leominster, Lexington, Littleton, Lowell, Lunenburg, Medford, Methuen, North Andover, North Reading, Pepperell, Stoneham, Tewksbury, Townsend, Tyngsboro, Westford, Wilmington, Winchester, Woburn.
This is an outstanding place to live and work. Leonard Bernstein, Robert Frost, Jay Leno, and Robert Goulet have all called this area home. How about you?
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Metro West geographically fans west from Boston along the Massachusetts Turnpike toward Worcester. Open spaces, friendly neighborhoods, and high-technological industry have attracted numerous professionals to these fashionable Western Suburbs.Towns inside the 128 inner beltway include Newton, Needham, and Waltham. There are beautiful homes in a variety of architectural styles in these communities.Newton is just eight miles from downtown area. Newton neighborhoods range from the sophisticated Chestnut Hill section to the quaint, traditional Newton Corner.Framingham, with its many malls and plazas, is an exceptional commuter town with a wide range of housing styles, while Lincoln and Sudbury provide executive bedroom communities in the midst of pristine farmland. Hopkinton is another popular residential community and may be best known as the starting point of the Boston Marathon.
Boston Metro West Towns
Ashland, Berlin, Bolton, Clinton, Dover, Framingham, Franklin, Holliston, Hopkinton, Hudson, Lincoln, Marlborough, Maynard, Medfield, Medway, Milford, Millis, Natick, Needham, Newton, Norfolk, Northborough, Sherborn, Shrewsbury, Southborough, Stow, Sudbury, Waltham, Wayland, Wellesley, Westborough, Weston, Wrentham.
The accessibility of the Mass Pike and additional major roadways such as Routes 9, 20, and I-495 has permitted a continuing development of high quality suburban estates in the Western Suburbs. Efficient commuter bus and rail service further facilitates easy travel into the downtown area from most of these western towns.
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Situated on a magnificent natural harbor on Massachusetts Bay lies Boston, capital of Massachusetts. At one time the city occupied a narrow peninsula of land, restricting city expansion, but extensive filling of tidal flats has greatly increased the city's land area.
Originally established in 1630, Boston is where old charm meets contemporary style and sophistication.Boston dominates much of New England and exerts influence on the rest of the country through its financial and educational institutions. Known as America's college town, Boston claims many of the world's esteemed colleges and universities.Cambridge is often referred to as Boston's "Left Bank". It is the birthplace of higher education in America - Harvard College was founded here in 1636. Boston is also America's Walking City. The Freedom Trail, is a walking tour through historic Boston, but casual walkers may simply prefer a stroll through "Bean Town" over cobblestone streets which bring you to Fanueil Hall, Quincy Market, and Haymarket Square. A walk up Beacon Hill offers a beautiful view of the gold-domed statehouse.The Charles River is full of sailboats and rowing crews. People eagerly wait their turn to ride the Swan Boats in Public Garden. An endless list of museums, theaters, galleries entertain visitors. Spend the day at historic Fenway Park and the evening with the Boston Pops.The Prudential and John Hancock towers offer a breathtaking view of Boston's skyline and illustrate the growth of Boston from a 17th century settlement to a 21st century urban metropolis.
Boston Neighborhoods
Metro Boston: Allston, Brighton, Brookline, Cambridge, Charlestown, Dorchester, East Boston, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Roslindale, Roxbury, Somerville, Watertown, West Roxbury.
Boston Downtown: Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Boston, Chinatown, Fenway, North End, South Boston, South End, West End.
Whether you are planning to reside in Boston, one of its suburbs, or an outlying community, you will come to value what Boston has to offer. This wealth of educational, cultural, social, commercial and historical resources can be yours. Live here and be part of the grandeur of Boston.
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Boston's South Shore has similar features to the North Shore and Cape Cod, but somehow avoids the throngs that typically crowd other beautiful resort towns during the summer months.Absent the hordes of tourists and the relative scarcity of industrial development has left the area comfortably residential and somewhat rural. Hingham has a beautiful harbor and beaches with ferry service to Boston. Scituate and Cohasset feature maritime charm and beautiful ocean views. Hull is a peninsula that juts into the bay and offers large beaches and oceanfront homes. Immediately south of Boston are the larger suburban towns of Milton, Quincy, and Dedham with a suburban lifestyle appealing to commuters. Farther south, with Routes 24 and 28 passing through them, the Bridgewaters are also ideally located for commuters. The South Shore Plaza, located in Braintree, is New England's largest shopping center. This strategic location has attracted urban professionals and their families. Canton is conveniently located at the junction of Routes 95 and 128 while Foxborough lies where Routes 95 and 495 meet, making these towns ideal for easy travel options to Cape Cod, Rhode Island, and Boston.
Abington, Avon, Braintree, Bridgewater, Brockton, Canton, Carver, Cohasset, Dedham, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, Easton, Foxborough, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Hingham, Holbrook, Hull, Kingston, Lakeville, Mansfield, Marshfield, Middleborough, Milton, Norwell, Norton, Norwood, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Quincy, Randolph, Raynum, Rockland, Scituate, Sharon, Stoughton, Walpole, West Bridgewater, Westwood, Weymouth, and Whitman.
With abundant beaches, recreational facilities and beautiful old home, these seacoast towns along the South shoreline of Boston have traditionally attracted those who love a peaceful New England atmosphere.
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