Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Sofa Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Honey Dew Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Honey Dew Dounuts
Coffee Shop
Bodacious Bagel
Coffee Shop
Dunkin' Donuts
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Muffin House Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Knight Hall
Museum
IMAX
Cinema
The International Museum of World War II
Museum
Danforth Art
Museum
Framingham Historical Society
Museum
Boston Paint Ball
Theme Park
AMC Framingham 16
Cinema
The Center For Arts In Natick
Theatre Arts
Keiter Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (25) D-
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Springdale Barrel Room
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Kelly's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Natick Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Ben & Jerry's
Sweets
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Napoli Pizza
Fast Food
John Harvard's Brew House
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Encompass Fitness
Gym
Life Time Metrowest
Gym
Encompass Fitness
Gym
Club Elevate
Gym
Groceries (8) F
A&J Seabra Supermarket
Grocery Store
Waverly Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Market Basket
Grocery Store
Bazaar West
Grocery Store
NY Bagel Factory
Bakery
Roche Bros.
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Wegmans
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Shaw's
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
The Common Cafe & Kitchen
Bakery
Donelan's
Grocery Store
Parks (54) A+
Concord Square Historic District
Park
Downtown Common
Park
Irving Square Historic District
Park
Arlington Street Basketball
Park
Learned Park
Park
Gallagher Park
Park
Mary Dennison Park
Park
Farm Pond Park
Park
Butterworth Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Farm Pond Park
Park
Long Athletic Field Complex
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Anna Murphy Playground
Park
Cushing Memorial Park
Park
Bowditch Field
Park
Roosevelt Park
Park
Frank Galvani Athletic Complex
Park
Bates Park
Park
Mason Park
Park
Merchant Road Fields
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (35) D-
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Unknown Name
Home Improvement
Convenience Store
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Jordan's Furniture
Furniture
AT&T
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
Nails 21
Beauty
Men's Wearhouse
Clothing
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Walmart
Department Store
Barnes & Noble
Books
Old Navy
Clothing
Best Buy
Electronics
Kohl's
Department Store
La-Z-Boy
Furniture
PetSmart
Pets
Snip-Its
Hairdresser
LensCrafters
Optician
Nordstrom Rack
Clothing
The Paper Store
Discount Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Macy's Furniture Gallery
Furniture
Lowe's
Home Improvement
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.9% take public transportation in Framingham.
Public Transit Stops (43)
Stops & Stations A+
Concord St & Howard St/Downtown Common
Bus Stop
Danforth Museum
Bus Stop
Franklin St & Pearl St
Bus Stop
Lincoln St & Pearl St
Bus Stop
Framingham MBTA Station
Bus Stop
Clark St & Grant St
Bus Stop
Framingham
Transit Station
MetroWest Medical Center
Bus Stop
Hartford St & Concord St
Bus Stop
Rose Kennedy Lane
Bus Stop
Central Hub
Bus Stop
Beaver St & Second St
Bus Stop
Leland St & Irving St
Bus Stop
Winthrop St & Mellen St
Bus Stop
MassBay Community College
Bus Stop
Hartford St and Grant St
Bus Stop
Bethany Health Care Center
Bus Stop
Arsenal Rd
Bus Stop
West Natick
Transit Station
West Natick Train Station
Bus Stop
Route 30 & Route 126
Bus Stop
Market Basket
Bus Stop
Walmart
Bus Stop
Framingham State University
Bus Stop
Framingham Center
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.9% D
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Framingham is 147/100 - which is 10% higher than Massachusetts.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A
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crime B-

Framingham crime rates are 1,684 per 100k, which is 21% higher than Massachusetts
Property Crime
1,400 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
284 crimes per 100k B-
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employment A+

The median income in Framingham is $86,322 - which is 22% higher than Massachusetts.
Med. Household Income
$86,322 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.1% D+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Atlantis Dental
Dentist
Framingham Police Department
Police
MetroWest Medical Center: Framingham Union Hospital
Hospital
Framingham Town Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS
Pharmacy
Framingham Fire Department
Fire Station
Massachusetts State Police General Headquarters
Police
State Police Station H-2, Framingham
Police
Shields MRI
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Ashland Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Natick Fire Department
Fire Station
Ashland Fire Department
Fire Station
Ashland Police Department
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Framingham Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sherborn Fire Department
Fire Station
Natick Family Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Framingham Fire Department
Fire Station
Sherborn Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A

Framingham home prices are $439,400 - which is 29% higher than Massachusetts
Home Price
$439,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
18% A+
Home Affordability
5.1x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C-

The Framingham graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to Massachusetts
School Test Scores
41% F
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (18) F
Barbieri Elementary
Miriam F Mccarthy School
Fuller Middle
Woodrow Wilson
Rcs Learning Center
Brown
J F Kennedy Middle School
The Learning Center For The Deaf
Christa Mcauliffe Charter Public School
Metro West Jewish Day School
Summit Montessori School
David Mindess
Henry E Warren Elementary
Charlotte A Dunning
Walsh Middle
Brophy
King Elementary School
The Brighton School
Johnson
Metrowest Christian Academy
Mary E Stapleton Elementary
Wilson Middle
Pine Hill
Ashland Middle
Bennett-Hemenway
High Schools (6) F
Marian High School
Joseph P Keefe Technical High School
Rcs Learning Center
Ashland High
The Learning Center For The Deaf
Framingham High School
Natick High
Walnut Hill School For The Arts
Sudbury Valley School
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ratings B

Framingham has an overall rating of 74% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes D+
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Framingham, MA Area Guide

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Framingham Area Facts

  • Framingham has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Framingham crime rates are 21% higher than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Framingham is 10% higher than the Massachusetts average

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GREAT FOR RENTERS 4 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 24, 2019) My husband and I have lived in Framingham since 2017, its a perfect place for young couples or a small family with young kids. It offers a variety of rental apartments and condos. Rent is fairly okay though increasing at a high rate. If you love shopping then this would be a per ...Read More fect place, from groceries, homes and furniture to personal wear shopping all offered on the same street. Natick mall, Shoppers World, BJs, Home goods, Target, Lowe and so much more. If you love eating outside Yesssss this place will get you sorted in a just a drive of a mile or so. They have a variety of restaurants that covers a diversity of cultures; from Chinese food to Brazilian food, Sea food lovers, Mexican, Italian, american food, and so much more all you have to do is ask Siri your nearest favorite food. Night life in Framingham is fairly okay but not night clubs, movie cinemas and bars are open till midnight which is great for those who love late night dates. The town is pretty safe, i have not heard of any crazy crimes in the neighborhood.

If you are driving into Boston downtown, you can get there in about minutes with less traffic since its close to the Masspike toll road. During rush hours in the morning for those who commute to work into Boston city the traffic can be really crazy both on the main roads and the back roads so you have to calculate your time wisely.

Otherwise we enjoy living in this place and if you are looking at moving to Framingham MA am sure you wont get bored. Read Less
Education is Better than Reported 4 rating By Bestplacesearcher ( Oct 08, 2017) I see that Framingham was given an F for education. If you are willing to work, you will get a great education in Framingham. See http://www.wickedlocal.com/news/20170606/framingham-students-graduate-harvard-with-40s. As you can see, there were 2 students in 2017 from Framingh ...Read More am who graduated with 4.0s from Harvard. There is a lot of diversity and therefore English is not the first language for many students. Read Less
Framingham, MA - A Romantic Town 4 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 05, 2010) My wife and I traveled to Framingham, MA for our youngest daughters wedding. Her husband is a native to the area and we have enjoyed visiting our son-in-law and daughter there often. They don't have much to do for the younger kids and couples, but my wife and I enjoyed our trip t ...Read More here greatly.

The biggest draw to the town of Framingham is the New England Wild Flower Society Garden in the Woods. If you are a gardener like my wife, or have any interest in planting, gardening, and nature while enjoying a peaceful atmosphere, then this is in my humble opinion the best botanical garden in the US. They offer interesting and informative tours where you can learn a lot, but my wife and I enjoyed walking through at our own pace the second time we visited.

Every time we visit we Framingham make sure to see the Wild Flower Society Garden because it is a paradise in the woods no matter what the season.

The only big name other attraction in Framingham is the Danforth Museum of art, which has lovely art and sculptures. They mainly showcase American art from the 18 and 1900's and is a great walk through. It is a lovely display of American history told through it's art and is a fine collection. Read Less
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Framingham, MA - A Romantic Town 4 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 05, 2010) My wife and I traveled to Framingham, MA for our youngest daughters wedding. Her husband is a native to the area and we have enjoyed visiting our son-in-law and daughter there often. They don't have much to do for the younger kids and couples, but my wife and I enjoyed our trip t ...Read More here greatly.

The biggest draw to the town of Framingham is the New England Wild Flower Society Garden in the Woods. If you are a gardener like my wife, or have any interest in planting, gardening, and nature while enjoying a peaceful atmosphere, then this is in my humble opinion the best botanical garden in the US. They offer interesting and informative tours where you can learn a lot, but my wife and I enjoyed walking through at our own pace the second time we visited.

Every time we visit we Framingham make sure to see the Wild Flower Society Garden because it is a paradise in the woods no matter what the season.

The only big name other attraction in Framingham is the Danforth Museum of art, which has lovely art and sculptures. They mainly showcase American art from the 18 and 1900's and is a great walk through. It is a lovely display of American history told through it's art and is a fine collection. Read Less

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Framingham? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Concord Square Historic District
      Downtown Common
      Irving Square Historic District
      Arlington Street Basketball
      Learned Park
      Gallagher Park
      Mary Dennison Park
      Farm Pond Park

      Entertainment

      Knight Hall
      IMAX
      The International Museum of World War II
      Danforth Art
      Framingham Historical Society
      Boston Paint Ball
      AMC Framingham 16
      The Center For Arts In Natick

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin' Donuts
      Domino's
      Springdale Barrel Room
      Burger King
      Wendy's
      Subway
      Kelly's
      Taco Bell

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Framingham? Of all people who commute, 3.9% take public transportation in Framingham.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Framingham? The cost of living in Framingham is 147/100 - which is 10% higher than Massachusetts.
      Framingham
      147

      47% more expensive than average

      Massachusetts
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Framingham? Framingham crime rates are 1,684, which are 21% higher than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      1,684 per 100k people

      28% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 60

      28% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      21%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Framingham? The median income in Framingham is $86,322 which is 22% higher than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $86,32256% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $45,76953% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      11% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Framingham a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      MetroWest Medical Center: Framingham Union Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Framingham home prices? Framingham home prices are $439,400 - which is 29% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $439,400138% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,42150% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      56%

      12% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Framingham have good schools? The Framingham graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      41%

      15% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      12:1

      23% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Framingham a good place to live? Framingham has an overall rating of 74% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      74%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      3 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      59%

      7 total surveys

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