Top Places to Live

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Greater Boston’s Top Five Towns on the Rise for 2026

Our Top Places to Live in Greater Boston ranking shifts annually—some cities hold steady, others slip, and a handful of towns make moves that are […]

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The Most Affordable Top Towns in Greater Boston Right Now

Finding your way to Greater Boston’s Top Places to Live has never been cheap. But in this year’s ranking from our March issue, the top […]

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Top Places to Live in Greater Boston for 2026: The Definitive Ranking of All 141 Cities and Towns

It’s that time of the year again—the time when we determine the top places to live in the Greater Boston area. Because, after all, where […]

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The Top 15 Places to Live in Greater Boston for 2025

For decades, we’ve been writing about the top places to live in Greater Boston. Now, we’re taking it to the next level with our very […]

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Top Places to Live in Greater Boston 2025: Every City and Town Within I-495, Ranked

For decades, we’ve been writing about the top places to live in Greater Boston. Now, we’re taking it to the next level with our very […]

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Greater Boston’s Single-Family Home Prices By Town in 2023

Top Places to Live 2024 Where to Find a Deal in Greater Boston’s Sky-High Market Here Are 2023 Condo Prices in Boston by Neighborhood SOURCES: […]

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Top Places to Live 2024: Where to Find a Deal in Greater Boston’s Sky-High Market

With dwindling inventory, high interest rates, and even higher home prices, it’s no secret that for many buyers, finding a house in Greater Boston’s most […]

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Is Boston Still One of the Best Places To Live? Not So Much, Says Latest U.S. News Ranking

Boston’s had a bit of a rough year. Housing costs have continued to rise, the T has had something of a PR crisis with fires […]

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Greater Boston’s Single-Family Home Prices By Town for 2022

Read more about the Top Places to Live in 2023. See also: 2022 Condo Prices by Boston Neighborhood SOURCES: Boston neighborhood and town median home […]

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Top Places to Live 2023: Lessons in Real Estate

Ask Erin Should We Buy Now, or Later? Dear Erin, My fiancé and I spent the better part of 2021 and 2022 trying to find […]