Wayland Real Estate

Wayland is a town in Middlesex County, in the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy metro area. Wayland MA real estate houses a population of 13,100 (2000 census). The community was named after Francis Wayland, a preacher and president of Brown University.

Wayland is another of the New England jewels. Situated on the Sudbury River just 18 miles from Boston, Wayland real estate enjoys the country charm, cost of living and quality of life that attract many Americans. In fact, the April edition of Boston Magazine published an article "Best Bang for the Buck", which ranked Wayland #2 of 147 MA towns and cities in which to live.

You only need to wander the quaint winding roads bordered by beautiful homes and meticulously tended gardens to realize what the buzz is all about. Situated conveniently to the Massachusetts Turnpike, Wayland is a popular choice with commuters to Boston or those employed along the high technology corridor. The average commute time for Wayland workers is 31 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

A strong community spirit, bolstered by careful zoning and civic planning has preserved the town's country atmosphere and quality of life. You will find everything here, from small shopping districts to large malls for all your needs.

The public school system is recognized as providing a superlative preparatory program that will soothe your children's transition to establishments of higher learning. As a note of interest, 68% of Wayland residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree!

There is a seemingly endless number of amenities, as you would expect in a thriving community. These include golf courses, playing fields, tennis courts, cross-country ski trails, and the National Wildlife Refuge along the Sudbury River.

The median income for Wayland residents comes in at a healthy $102,036 compared to the National average of $41,994.

Wayland Real Estate Market Statistics:

• The 2005 median list price is $695,000, down from $769,900 in 2004
• The year to date sales price is $686,120, down from $703,882 in 2004
• Home inventory is up 51% with prices softening from a year earlier
• The above market conditions mean that there are excellent opportunities to purchase homes in Wayland

Should you be interested in purchasing a home in the quaint New England community of Wayland, take the time to review current Wayland listings here >.

Town of Wayland

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