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Introduction to Medway, Massachusetts
Medway, Massachusetts, in Norfolk county, is 9 miles S of Framingham, Massachusetts and 22 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is included in the Boston metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 12,448 people lived in Medway.
Medway History
In Medway, the first settlement bagan taking root in 1657. The city was officially incorporated in 1713. In the western region of Medway, you can locate the historically famous Rabbit Hill, a notable stony pasture still inhabited by many rabbits. Even today, native inhabitants constitute a large percentage of the population.
Medway and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Medway
The sea beaches located near the city offer a number of relaxing entertainment options to the tourists. There are lush golf clubs and numerous restaurants at Medway. Here, you can also visit the famous Rabbit Hill where you can see a huge number of rabbits.
Medway Transportation
Boston Logan International is the closest major airport.
Medway Higher Education
Framingham State College offers higher education.
Medway strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
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| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Medway to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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