Framingham, Massachusetts presents a unique blend of urban, suburban, and "countryside," which is one of the reasons why it's such a popular choice for prospective home and property buyers.

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Only twenty miles away from Boston and just west of Natick, Framingham is the largest Town in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the hub of the Metrowest region - almost equidistant from both Boston and Worcester. It's still a small town compared to Boston, and that's one of the many reasons its residents love it. Boasting a wide range of property, an excellent school system, countless recreational and leisure activities, and a broad range of employment opportunities, Framingham is a great find.

Framingham is composed of a various residential neighborhood fanning out from both it's busy downtown hub and Route 9. The housing stock ranges from single-family and town homes to condominiums and multi-families, as well as large apartment complexes. There is a wide range of price as well; Framingham is an economically diverse community and homes can be found at almost any price point.

Roughly 67,000 people reside in Framingham today. Home to major corporations (Bose, Staples, Lifeline, and Microsystems), it is primarily a non-manufacturing community focusing more on medical, retail, professional and biochemical technology; the residents benefit from the variety of employment possibilities. Families with school-aged children can take advantage of the highly regarded Framingham Public School system, offering school choice at the elementary level.

Outside of work and education, Framingham offers plenty of time for recreation and leisure Discover an abundance of retail shopping along Route 9, enjoy the annual social events, partake in the cultural and theatrical performances held at the Performance Arts Center, Visit the renowned Garden in the Woods, a 45-acre botanical array of wildflowers and flourishing plants, or appreciate fine art at the Danforth Museum. Enjoy the town beaches, picnicking in the park, concerts and sporting events at Bowditch Field or strolls along the seven-mile of trails in the Callahan State Park. Framingham is a wonderful community in which to work, play and raise your family.

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Area Information

County: Middlesex
Total Area: 26.44 sq. miles
Land Area: 25.12 sq. miles
Population: 66,910
Density: 2,587 per sq. mile
Males: 31,942 (47.74%)
Females: 34,968 (52.26%)
Median age: 36.2 years


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