{"id":76367,"date":"2022-06-06T11:33:55","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T18:33:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=76367"},"modified":"2024-03-15T14:53:47","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T21:53:47","slug":"affordable-boston-suburbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/affordable-boston-suburbs\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Most Affordable Boston Suburbs to Live In"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boston, Massachusetts, otherwise known as the &#8220;Athens of America,&#8221; is swiftly becoming home for many Bay Staters and out-of-staters alike. With its iconic history and delicious foods, it shouldn&#8217;t come as a surprise that nearly 700,000 people <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/living-in\/MA\/Boston\/6\/1826\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">live in Boston<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, with that higher demand comes higher home prices. The median home sale price is $772,500, and the average rent for a 1-bedroom <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/1826\/MA\/Boston\/apartments-for-rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apartment in Boston<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is $3,988.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If that price is out of your budget, don&#8217;t worry. We&#8217;ve got options to help you find a home. Redfin has rounded up a list of the best affordable Boston suburbs to consider living in \u2013 and they\u2019re all under a 45-minute drive from the city. That way, you can live close to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/1826\/MA\/Boston\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Boston<\/a> and all its unique activities without paying a premium price.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-76368 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/boston-skyline-1024x550.jpg\" alt=\"boston skyline on sunny day\" width=\"1024\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/boston-skyline-1024x550.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/boston-skyline-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/boston-skyline-768x413.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/boston-skyline-279x150.jpg 279w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/boston-skyline-1172x630.jpg 1172w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/boston-skyline-558x300.jpg 558w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/boston-skyline.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1: Bolton<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $319,000<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Boston:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 45 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/29672\/MA\/Bolton\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bolton, MA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/29672\/MA\/Bolton\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bolton, MA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a median home sale price of $319,000, Bolton lands the number one spot on our list as the most affordable Boston suburb. About 45 minutes away from downtown Boston, Bolton is home to roughly 5,500 people. Living in Bolton, you can spend time exploring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.animaladventures.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Animal Adventures Family Zoo &amp; Rescue Center<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Drive to Boston to &#8220;Enjoy the beach, walk around Castle Island, play in the then Lago Playground, and then pop in <a href=\"https:\/\/local149.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Local 149<\/a> for a great inexpensive meal,&#8221; recommends Steven Herrman. &#8220;Here on the southern side, we have a fair and reasonably priced food and beverage menu, especially when you compare it to our neighbors. We make house-made products that are featured on our food and beverage menus.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#2: Topsfield<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $365,000<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Boston:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 30 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/36171\/MA\/Topsfield\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Topsfield, MA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/36171\/MA\/Topsfield\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Topsfield, MA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home to 3,000 people, Topsfield is Boston&#8217;s second most affordable suburb. Just about 30 minutes from Boston, you can go to and from the city in just a quick drive. Some popular things to do in Topsfield are visiting Bradley Palmer State Park and exploring the charming downtown.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;A wonderful way to spend an afternoon in Boston&#8217;s Back Bay neighborhood is to visit art galleries, all of which are free and open to the public,&#8221; recommends Zola Solamente, Owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ardengallery.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Arden Gallery<\/a>. Take about a 30 minute drive from Topsfield, and you can find yourself at the wonderful, &#8220;Arden Gallery, a gallery featuring contemporary works of art in a variety of styles. It&#8217;s open six days a week, and the art is free to view, enjoy, and repost.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#3: Ayer<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $432,000<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Boston:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 45 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/36090\/MA\/Ayer\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ayer, MA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/36090\/MA\/Ayer\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ayer, MA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking the third spot on our list of affordable suburbs is Ayer. Just 45 minutes outside of Boston, you&#8217;ll find the home prices are much less expensive in this quiet suburb. Home to about 3,000 people, there are plenty of cool things to check out in Ayer. If you find yourself moving here, be sure to visit Sandy Pond Beach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-75538 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Boston3-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"a beautiful park in Boston\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Boston3-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Boston3-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Boston3-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Boston3-226x150.jpg 226w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Boston3-951x630.jpg 951w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Boston3-453x300.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Boston3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4: Lynn<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $507,500<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Boston:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 20 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/9515\/MA\/Lynn\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lynn, MA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/9515\/MA\/Lynn\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lynn, MA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only slightly more expensive than Ayer is Lynn, the next suburb on our list. With a population of about 94,000 residents, Lynn is the largest city in Essex county. This is a perfect place to call home if you\u2019re looking for a less expensive Boston suburb with proximity to both the city and the beach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cafeiterum.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Cafe Iterum&#8217;s<\/a> East Boston Team shares, &#8220;The city of Boston has been committed to opening water access to the public. Today, miles of path span across the waterfront for all the public to use from the tip of Boston Logan International Airport [at least 22 minute drive from Lynn], to the award winning Piers Park, and through Maverick Square. All Boston parks are free and feature some of the first landscape architectures by Frederick Law Olmsted.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#5: Beverly<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $520,000<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Boston:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 30 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/1490\/MA\/Beverly\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beverly, MA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/1490\/MA\/Beverly\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beverly, MA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About a 30-minute drive into the city, consider adding Beverly to your list of Boston suburbs to check out. With 42,000 people living in this affordable town, Beverly is a great option to consider when looking to stay close to Boston without paying the premium for a home in the city. Living in Beverly, you&#8217;ll find stunning New England landscapes and plenty of outdoor activities. Don&#8217;t forget to stop by Lynch Park on your way through town.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#6: Salem<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$525,000<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Boston: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/15302\/MA\/Salem\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salem, MA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/15302\/MA\/Salem\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salem, MA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another well-known Boston suburb is Salem, where you&#8217;ll find the home prices are about $200K less than in Boston. Salem has about 43,000 residents and is a great suburb to consider buying a home in. With the <a href=\"https:\/\/salemwitchmuseum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Salem Witch Museum<\/a> and many local shops, you&#8217;ll have easy access to what makes this suburb unique.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our team loves Salem during the off-season in the spring or summer to walk along the waterfront and relax at the Salem Common,&#8221; suggests <a href=\"https:\/\/bostoday.6amcity.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">BOStoday&#8217;s<\/a> City Editors Jessica Burton and Sara Frazier. &#8220;There are also several historical and cultural sites with free admission, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/sama\/index.htm\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Salem Maritime National Historic Site<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/puntourbanartmuseum.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Punto Urban Art Museum<\/a>. Of course, you can&#8217;t go wrong with a self-led tour around the many Hocus Pocus\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bostoday.6amcity.com\/hocus-pocus-locations-new-england ref=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">filming locations<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-76370 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/boston-aerial-fall-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"boston aerial view in the fall\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/boston-aerial-fall-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/boston-aerial-fall-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/boston-aerial-fall-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/boston-aerial-fall-267x150.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/boston-aerial-fall-1120x630.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/boston-aerial-fall-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/boston-aerial-fall.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#7: Wakefield<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$540,000<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Boston:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 20 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/36174\/MA\/Wakefield\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wakefield, MA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/36174\/MA\/Wakefield\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wakefield, MA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coming in seventh place on our list of affordable Boston suburbs is Wakefield, which is about 20 minutes away from downtown. With a population of close to 27,000, living in Wakefield is an excellent alternative to Boston&#8217;s hustle and bustle. If you&#8217;re going to call this suburb home, plan time to explore Lake Quannapowitt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#8: Danvers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $545,000<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Boston:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 30 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/36103\/MA\/Danvers\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Danvers, MA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/36103\/MA\/Danvers\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Danvers, MA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve lived in Boston for a while, chances are you know of Danvers. This affordable area is home to approximately 27,500 residents, so you&#8217;ll have a fraction of Boston&#8217;s population while remaining close to the city and its attractions. Add the Sunnyside Bowladrome, CoCo Key Water Park, and Endicott Park to your list of must-sees once living in Danvers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#9: Peabody<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $575,000<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Boston:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 25 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/13521\/MA\/Peabody\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peabody, MA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/13521\/MA\/Peabody\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peabody, MA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving to Peabody will give you access to downtown Boston in close to 25 minutes &#8211; as long as you don&#8217;t find yourself in traffic. This vibrant community is home to 53,000 residents and is a quintessential New England city. Fun activities to do near Peabody include exploring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pem.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Peabody Essex Museum<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/peabodymuseums.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">George Peabody House Museums<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#10: Woburn<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Median home price:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $621,000<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Driving distance from Boston:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 15 minutes<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/20294\/MA\/Woburn\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Woburn, MA homes for sale<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/20294\/MA\/Woburn\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Woburn, MA apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Woburn takes the last spot on our list of affordable Boston suburbs you&#8217;ll want to consider moving to. Without traffic, you&#8217;ll find yourself in Boston in roughly 15 minutes. This suburb has a population of 40,000 and is home to Woburn Bowladrome and Horn Pond Recreation Area. There&#8217;s plenty to do on an afternoon or weekend while living in this great suburb.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Methodology: <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Affordability is based on whether a suburb is less than the median sale price of Boston and under a 45-minute drive from downtown Boston<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Median home sale price data from the <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/data-center\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redfin Data Center<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during April 2022. Average rental data from<\/span><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rent.com<\/span><\/i><\/a> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May 2022. Population data sourced from the <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/data.census.gov\/cedsci\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United States Census Bureau<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Explore more Boston articles:<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/reasons-to-move-to-boston\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Top 8 Reasons to Move to Boston and Why You\u2019ll Love Living Here<\/a><\/p>\n<header class=\"entry-header ast-no-thumbnail\">\n<div class=\"ast-single-post-order\">\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/hidden-gems-in-boston\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Uncover the Best of Boston: A Local\u2019s Guide to the City\u2019s Hidden Gems<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out the best affordable Boston suburbs. 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