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Middleborough maintains a sense of rustic charm in Plymouth County
Middleborough is a quiet town where winding roads lead past cranberry bogs, verdant pastures and vast conservation areas. “Middleborough is a very nature-oriented place. It’s a Right to Farm town, so you can have horses, chickens, goats and really anything else you want,” says Sue Menard, a Realtor with eXp Realty who has sold several homes in the area. “I have a friend who lives on one of the ponds there, and there are just beautiful sunsets.” The community proudly declares itself the “Cranberry Capital of the World” and is home to the headquarters of Ocean Spray Cranberries, the largest cranberry cooperative in the world.
These vibrant bogs and wildlife reserves surround Middleborough Center , a quaint downtown area with local shops and restaurants. In addition to its natural beauty and village center, Menard adds that Middleborough attracts those looking for comparative affordability in Plymouth County. “It’s great for people who can’t get into those towns closer to the ocean. It’s accessible to Route 44, and it’s only a 15-minute drive to Plymouth or the bridge into Cape Cod,” she says.
In the Middleborough neighborhood, some homes are on very large lots.
The sun peacefully sets over the bogs of Middleborough.
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Outdoor recreation ranges from community parks to conservation areas
Middleborough Center is home to the town’s Little League complex and several community parks. Standouts include Pierce’s Playground, which has various athletic facilities, an outdoor pool and a play area for kids. Oliver Mill Park sits on the shores of the Nemasket River and hosts the annual Herring Run Festival, where people gather each spring to watch the herring migrate upstream to the nearby Assawompset Pond Complex. There are a few public fishing spots at the pond complex, although there are regulations that restrict the catching of herring.
Outside downtown, Middleborough has several conservation areas where locals can hike or mountain bike through nature, including the Pratt Farm Conservation and Recreation Area and the Rocky Gutter Wildlife Management Area. Golfers are within 10 miles of three public courses: Poquoy Brook Golf Club, Lakeville Country Club and Heritage Hill Golf Course. For those who want to enjoy the beach, Cape Cod is less than a 45-mile drive away.
Middleborough residents cheer on the Sachems.
A Middleborough Center resident splits the double team and cuts to the hoop at Pierce Park.
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Local businesses in downtown Middleborough and nearby shopping centers
Middleborough Center is home to downtown Middleborough, which surrounds Main Street and features a mix of historic 19th-century buildings, brick-front shops and restaurants. Residents can browse for vintage goods at spots like Middleboro Antique Co-op before grabbing a bite to eat at family-owned eateries such as Lindo’s Pizza. Other local favorites include Coffee Milano Café and the Charred Oak Tavern, known for its industrial décor and surf and turf. Community spaces like the Middleborough Public Library and The Alley Theatre round out the downtown scene.
Residents can head to Grove Street for more shopping and dining. It runs through the town’s western half and features shopping centers, grocery stores and a wide range of restaurants. Middleborough Crossing has the essentials, with stores like Hannaford, Family Dollar and Aubuchon Hardware. The dining scene ranges from fast-casual chains such as Dunkin’ to local mainstays like Dave’s Diner, which serves all-day breakfast in a retro atmosphere.
With a pedestrian friendly downtown, Middleboro is a great place for businesses.
Middleborough residents have plenty of company at the Cornerstone Pub & Grill.
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Neighborhoods have a suburban feel, while the countryside offers space
The town has a range of housing styles and options, and the price range reflects that variety. “There are neighborhoods with Colonial Revival, Cape Cod and ranch-style homes, but there are also single-family homes with good plots of land,” Menard says. Residential developments offer more of a suburban feel and typically surround Middleborough Center, where the town’s oldest homes date to the late 19th century. Farther from the town center, houses sit on tree-lined lots with up to several acres of land. These properties in the countryside range from traditional Cape Cod-style homes to newer constructions built throughout the 2020s. Prices generally start around $350,000 for smaller ranch-style homes and can climb as high as $950,000 for larger country estates, with the median price for single-family homes being around $590,000. Middleborough also has a handful of townhouse communities where units sell for $330,000 to $440,000. Middleborough Center has an overall CAP Index Crime Score of 5 out of 10, slightly higher than the national average of 4. The rest of the town has an overall score of 2.
Middleborough residents enjoy their space as you can tell from their expansive lots.
Trees in the Middleborough
neighborhood make the best neighbors.
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The town is served by the local Middleborough Public Schools
Middleborough Public Schools serves the community. The district earns an overall grade of B-minus from Niche and consists of an early childhood center, two elementary schools, a middle school and a high school. Kids can attend the Memorial Early Childhood Center before moving on to Mary K. Goode Elementary School, both of which receive a B-minus from Niche. John T. Nichols Middle School earns a C-plus, while Middleborough High School scores a B. The high school partners with Massasoit Community College to offer an Early College Program that allows students to explore fields such as business, criminal justice and early childhood education.
Middleborough students will start their education at Mary K. Goode Elementary School.
Middleborough students will finish their studies at Middleborough High School.
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Annual events include parades and the Cranberry Harvest Festival
Middleborough hosts parades throughout the year, which bring residents together to celebrate holidays like Memorial Day, New Year’s Eve and Christmas. Around the Fourth of July, the town’s annual carnival features plenty of rides and games for all ages. Summer also features an outdoor concert series at the town hall’s lawn.
Cranberry farming is a big part of Middleborough’s culture, and the town honors its agricultural community with several events. Favorites include the annual Cranberry Harvest Festival, which takes place each fall as the cranberries reach their peak color and flavor at Benson’s Pond. The family-owned bog invites locals to enjoy live music while learning more about the farming process, sampling cranberry-themed treats and venturing into the bright red bogs.
Major highways and public transportation in the Greater Boston area
Beyond Middleborough’s walkable neighborhoods and commercial center, most residents rely on their cars to get around. The town’s main thoroughfares are Interstate 495 and U.S. Route 44, which provide access to the rest of the Greater Boston area and beyond. Boston is about 40 miles north, and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s Middleborough Station connects riders to the city in just over an hour. Middleborough is also within 40 miles of Providence, Rhode Island. Back in town, residents can access local shuttle service courtesy of the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority.
New Bedford Regional Airport is approximately 20 miles away. From New Bedford, Cape Air provides direct flights to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, with scheduled service to Boston beginning in September 2025. Boston Logan International Airport is just over 40 miles from Middleborough and offers flights to destinations throughout the country and the world. The closest hospital is Morton Hospital, which is about 10 miles from town and has a 24/7 emergency department.
495 makes it easy for Middleborough residents to get around New England.
The Middleborough/Lakeville Train station makes for an easy commute to Boston.
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