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Weston, Massachusetts

Introduction to Weston, Massachusetts

Weston, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 3 miles W of Waltham, Massachusetts and 12 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is in the Boston area. There are 11,469 residents in Weston.

Weston History

The early settlers of this area realized that this area had limited agricultural potential due to the rugged land and limited waterpower. But the colonists who came in the middle of 17th century established scattered farms in the area. This was followed by the building of several taverns and a saw mill. During the 1870s people from Boston started building substantial country estates here, thus establishing the prosperous residential image of the town we know today.

Weston and nearby Attractions

  • Weston Golf Club
  • Golden Ball Tavern Preservation Museum
  • Wellington Farm Historic District
  • Boston Post Road Historic District
  • Pine Brook Country Club
  • Stony brook Reservoir

Things To Do In Weston

Weston offers an interesting array of opportunities for recreation. The museums and historic areas are a must visit, for the place has a fascinating history. Open spaces and parks abound in the town and are ideal for passive recreation as well as games and sports. There is also a local golf course in Weston.

Weston Transportation

Flights are available from Boston Logan International Airport.

Weston Higher Education

The local Regis College has facilities for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyWeston Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyWeston College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyWeston Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyWeston Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyWeston People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Weston Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Weston Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 16%Weston Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Weston, MA

Comparing Weston 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 Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens78
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Racial Diversity69
Male Share of the Population21

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 Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use98
Short Commute Times36
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Housing Recently Built34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Rents23
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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