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Wayland, MA


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Wayland, Massachusetts

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

  • Sandy Burr Country Club
  • Wayland Country Club
  • Wayland Free Public Library
  • Fogg Art Museum
  • Hayward Brook
  • Cat Rock Park

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.

High Points

Wayland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyWayland College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyWayland Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyWayland Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyWayland Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Wayland Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Wayland Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Wayland People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Wayland Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Wayland Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Wayland, MA

Comparing Wayland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Male Share of the Population64
Senior Citizens67
Female Share of the Population57
Racial Diversity58

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85
Housing Recently Built34
Affordability of Rents22
People Living Alone22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Affordability of Property Taxes11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime108
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