General question on Boston area....looking to move. (Weymouth, Plymouth: best towns, home)

[09Relo]

In many metropolitan areas here in the south, there is a perception that as you move north and west from a city, you find "better" suburb areas. Unfortunately, this perception becomes actualized in higher home prices many times in these areas. Will I find this perception in the Boston area?

[CaseyB]

Somewhat. The wealthiest towns are west of the city, Weston, Dover, Sherborn, Wellesley which are clustered together. And the prices reflect that, yes.

[MichelleLane]

Casey is right. West of the city is the most expensive and perceived to be most desirable because of easy commute, great schools, etc. In these towns, a half-million is tne entry price. North and South of the city, the priciest areas are those near the ocean. What is it you are looking for in a town? A bit more info might help us to help you.

[09Relo]

Casey has given me some good advice on another post, but I am looking to be somewhat close to Easton for work. Want a relatively short commute, but will drive if it makes much of a difference. Actually Easton sounds nice, but I am looking for some more options. Family friendly, neighborly, good schools, shopping available without going too far away, etc.

[DreamworksSKG]

I would suggest looking into

Next door to Easton:
Mansfield (next door to easton)
Bridgewater (Next door to Easton)
West Bridgewater (next door to Easton)

North of Easton:

Sharon (5 miles from Easton)
Norwood- (10 miles from Easton)
Stoughton - (5 miles from Easton)
Canton - (7 miles from Easton)
Dedham- (12 miles from Easton)
Weymouth - (10 miles from Easton)
Norwell - (10-12 miles from Easton)
Rockland - (10 miles from Easton)
Scituate - (15 miles from Easton)
Needham - (15 miles from Easton)
Dover - (12 miles from Easton)
Westwood (10 miles from Easton)


South of Easton:

Foxboro (4-5 miles from Easton)
Middleboro (10 miles from Easton)
Lakeville (15 miles from Easton)
Wareham (20-25 miles from Easton)
Dighton (10 miles from Easton)
Rehoboth - (10 miles from Easton)
Berkley- (10 miles from Easton)

West of Easton:

Wrentham (7 miles from Easton)
Norfolk - (10 miles from Easton)
Medway (12 miles from Easton)
Medfield - (10 miles from Easton)

East of Easton:

Whitman - (7 miles from Easton)
Hanson (10 miles from Easton)
Bridgewater (5 miles from Easton)
Halifax - (10 miles from Easton)
Carver - (10-15 miles from Easton)
Plymouth- (15 miles from Easton)
Kingston - (10-15 miles from Easton)
Duxbury - (15 miles from Easton)
Marshfield - (10-15 miles from Easton)
Hanover - (10 miles from Easton)


To give you an idea of distance ..these would be your best towns within 20 miles N,S,E,W,

[lrfox]

I'll add Freetown to the list. It's regionalized (for schools) with Lakeville (a great community) and very affordable given the area. It's a lovely little town.