Hi...
We are possibly going to be relocating some where closer to Cambridge MA due to my husbands job.
Not really familiar with any towns close by... We are thinking no more than 30-45 mins from Cambridge. Looking for a great area for raising kids, safe, great schools etc.. Also would love some place where there are fun activities, parks for kids & dogs too.
Anyone have any suggestions?
Thank you
Re: Relocating
Thanks for the different areas!
What about Abington, Randolph, Quincy?
I grew up in Arlington & lived in Quincy for 10 years & now live in Weymouth. Personally, I would look at the towns on the northshore that friendlyghost mentioned (Arlington, Winchester, Belmont, etc.) if you can afford it. With their reputation also comes a higher price tag for both houses and apartments. They are much safer than Quincy and Randolph (I don't know much about Abington) for raising children and have much better school systems. Depending on what part of Quincy you are looking at ...it is much more like a city with the drugs, crime, etc.
thanks everyone for the comments and info on these towns... yeah definately all set with living in a town that isnt safe to raise children. dont want to deal with drugs, crime etc....
thank you again
values will increase as the commuter rail is in the works to stop in Easton in the very near future.
Also, in regard to the Abington/Brockton comment - MANY amazing towns border bad towns - Andover is beautiful and very upscale and borders Lawrence....Keep in mind that often times the parts of "bad" towns that border nice ones are usually the "good" part of that bad town - for example, driving into Brockton to hop on 24 showcases a Panera Bread, etc, you don't drive immediately into hookers and gunshots. This is the same for other highly desireable area such as West Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, etc. that all have very nice areas alongside very rough areas - but they also all border Brookline.
Eta: mansfield has amazing schools! Also, it has the commuter rail.
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The towns above are great but expensive. For more budget friendly towns I'd look at Stoneham, Wakefield, Wilmington. Good towns, cheaper housing costs.
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