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Introduction to Wayland, Massachusetts
Wayland, Massachusetts is 6 miles NE of Framingham, Massachusetts and 15 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Middlesex county. The town is part of the Boston metro area. The population of Wayland is 13,100.
Wayland History
The area was incorporated as the Town of East Sudbury in April 1780. It was renamed Wayland in 1835, honoring Dr, Francis Wayland who was the President of Brown University. Wayland was also a friend of Edward Mellen, the judge of East Sudbury. Both gentlemen were the benefactors of the town’s library which incidentally was the first free public library in the state.
Wayland and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Wayland
Wayland is a peaceful, semi-rural community. The people of this area have taken pains to preserve its natural beauty, as the town is abundant with fields surrounding the Sudbury River, marshes and forests.
Wayland Transportation
Boston Logan International is the nearest major airport.
Wayland Higher Education
Facilities for higher studies can be availed at Framingham State College.
Wayland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
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| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Wayland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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