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$2,835/mo median rent

Rent is expensive here, at $2,835 a month median and well above the national average. This is the kind of city where housing costs deserve serious budgeting before committing to a move. Home prices are steep, with a median around $1,246,800. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.

4.1% county unemployment

Unemployment in Norfolk County is 4.1%, close to the national average of 4.3%. That's the county-wide rate; BLS doesn't measure a place this size on its own.

124 violent crimes per 100k

Safety is genuinely one of the selling points here. Both violent and property crime run well below the national average, the kind of numbers that fade into the background after a week of living somewhere.

27 min average commute

Commutes run about average, at 27.1 minutes. Fine day to day, but it adds up over a year, and where someone lives relative to where they work starts to matter. 3 in 10 workers drive to work; 18% take public transit; 30% work from home.

2 hospitals

There are 2 Medicare-certified hospitals inside city limits.

85% bachelor's degree or higher

This is a highly educated city, with over half the adult population holding a college degree. That tends to shape the job market and the broader culture, and it's a solid indicator of a strong professional scene.

13 public schools inside the boundary

There are 13 public schools inside the boundary and 11 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12:1, well below the national average of 16:1. Smaller class sizes are generally a positive sign for a district.

The nearest national park or historic site is Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site (1 miles away). There are 8 national parks and sites within a day's drive.