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A thriving community in Greater Boston
Originally inhabited by the indigenous Nipmuc people, Framingham was settled by English settlers in the 1600s and incorporated in 1700. Once known as the “largest town in America” and the historic base for Dennison Manufacturing, Framingham only became a city in 2017. Now home to about 72,000 residents with a median household income of $103,841, the city’s workforce is concentrated in biotechnology, education, medical and retail industries. It is also the headquarters for corporations such as Bose, Ameresco, Staples, TJX and Workhuman, and is home to more than 40 life sciences companies.
This plaque in Framingham Common pays homage to the Nipmuc people native to the area.
Bose is a major employer for the Framingham area.
The Framingham History Center is comprised of three historic buildings.
The trails of Callahan State Park are a favorite spot for Nobscot pups to walk.
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Suburban and urban homes with New England charm
The median price for a single-family home in Framingham is about $679,000, and houses typically stay on the market for 14 days, significantly shorter than the national average of 44 days. North Framingham mainly features new developments and suburban homes on rolling hills. Saxonville, a well-established neighborhood, features starter homes such as Campanelli ranch-styles as well as many new developments. In addition to single-family New England homes, Nobscot also has sprawling estates with large, spacious lots. South Framingham tend to have older houses, and Framingham Center is convenient for its proximity to restaurants, retail and the commuter rail station.
Single-family ranch-styles, split levels and Cape Cods start around $350,000 and can fetch over $1.5 million for newer Colonial Revivals and New Traditionals. Condos can fall between $150,000 and $500,000, and townhouses vary from $300,000 to $1.3 million for new builds in North Framingham. Multi-family properties are usually on the east side, listing for $500,000 and $1 million.
Colonial Revival homes are a common sight along the streets of Nobscot.
Downtown Framingham has many newly built apartment and condo buildings.
Ranches and Split-Level homes can readily be found along the streets of Nobscot.
Saxonville has calm and quiet streets while being near the busy Downtown Framingham area.
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Education at local public schools
Students here are served by Framingham Public Schools, which has an overall B Niche grade and a student-teacher ratio of 13-to-1. Private schools include Sodbury Valley School, Saint Bridget School and MetroWest Jewish Day School. Keefe Regional Technical High School serves the MetroWest communities with both career and academic pathways, and The Learning Center for the Deaf is located by the Sodbury River Reservoir. Framingham State University and Massachusetts Bay Community College take home in the city, both of which are also among Framingham’s top employers.
Framingham High School entrance in Framingham.
MetroWest Jewish Day School is a pluralistic Jewish school in Nobscot.
Fuller Middle School
Framingham State University educates and employs many area residents.
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Outdoor spaces in the city
With its regionally acclaimed Parks and Recreation Department, over 800 acres of recreational space, three public beaches and more than 30 parks, Framingham offers abundant outdoor opportunities. The city has more than 60 miles of trails and is a significant part of Massachusetts’ major trail networks, such as the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. Popular parklands include Cushing Memorial Park, Callahan State Park for dog walking and horseback riding, the comprehensive Butterworth Park with sports fields and playgrounds, and Farm Pond Park, featuring a boat ramp, an amphitheater and a skate park. Its climate has snowy winters and humid summers, with year-round rain and partly cloudy days.
Learn new tricks at Farm Pond Park in Framingham.
Dogs can enjoy a lovely swim in the river pools in Callahan State Park in Nobscot.
Roosevelt Park is one of many parks in Framingham offering a playground.
Grab your friends and enjoy some fishing on Lake Cochituate near Saxonville.
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Shopping locally in Framingham’s ‘Golden Triangle"
Framingham has a diverse food scene, and many restaurants are in downtown and the commercial sectors on the east side. The Framingham farmers market, one of the largest in the region, takes place at Village Green with over 100 vendors, food trucks and pop-ups by community artisans.
Golden Triangle Route 9, a commercial sector right at the border of Framingham and Natick, is one of New England’s most comprehensive retail districts. Shoppers World and Framingham Mall Shopping Center feature big-box and department stores such as Target, Best Buy and Lowe’s. Stop & Shop and Walmart are close by, and Natick Mall has over 200 retailers and shops.
Locals can bike to the Framingham/Village Green Farmers Market for some shopping.
Nobscot residents can visit Trader Joe's for all their grocery needs.
Franklin Street Cafe in Downtown Framingham serves breakfast, coffee and lunch.
Shoppers World an array of businesses for Framingham residents to choose from.
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City amenities and transportation
Interstate 90 and Massachusetts Route 9 pass through Framingham, and the city is near Interstate 495. The capital city and the Boston Logan International Airport are about 23 to 25 miles east via I-90. Alternatively, commuters can take the MBTA Framingham/Worcester Line at Framingham Station to directly access Boston’s South Station. The Logan Express and the Peter Pan Bus Lines offer direct connection to the Boston Logan International Airport and New York, respectively. "One nice thing about Framingham is you can get to almost any place within a 15-minute drive," says Nelson Zide, a longtime Realtor at ERA Key Realty Services with over 45 years of area experience.
Anchoring health institutes include MetroWest Medical Center, which is recognized as “One of America’s Best Coronary Intervention Hospitals for 2023” by Healthgrades, and the world-renowned research institute Framingham Heart Study.
Community celebrations in Framingham
The city holds holiday celebrations throughout the year, including the Stars & Stripes Over Framingham, an Independence Day festival with family-friendly games, entertainment and a fireworks show, the Spooktacular for Halloween, a tree-lighting ceremony and a block party for the winter festivities. Local attractions include the Danforth Art Museum at Framingham State University, Framingham History Center and Garden in the Woods, the city’s botanical garden. Framingham also has active farms such as Eastleigh, which is known for its mini moo ice cream bus that stops around the city, and Hanson’s, a fifth-generation farm featuring a corn maze and 180 varieties of fruit and produce.
Recent crime data
According to the Framingham police department, there has been a total of 444 violent offenses and 777 property crimes reported in 2023, both of which are lower than the previous year.
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On average, homes in Framingham, MA sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Framingham, MA over the last 12 months is $660,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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