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Walpole
  • Suburb of Boston, MA
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Suburb
Boston

Walpole

#11 in Best Places to Live in Norfolk County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Walpole is a suburb of Boston with a population of 26,413. Walpole is in Norfolk County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Walpole offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Walpole there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Walpole and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Walpole are highly rated.
    About Walpole...
    Population
    26,413
    Suburb of
    Boston
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $544,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,571
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      18%
    • Own
      82%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      58.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      33.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      3.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      51.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      666.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      7.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      36%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Walpole

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $138,821
    National
    $69,021
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