| liv score 609 How We Calculate Our Data |
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| Civics | 69 |
| Demographics | 64 |
| Economy | 57 |
| Education | 65 |
| Health | 71 |
| Housing | 58 |
| Infrastructure | 48 |
#86. Framingham, MA
Founded and incorporated in 1700, the historic city of Framingham often lands on our Best Places to Live list.
Part of the Boston metro area, the town ranks high in education thanks to Framingham Public School District and three college campuses (including Framingham State University), and a top-notch healthcare sector is highlighted by MetroWest Medical Center.
Framingham has all the charm you’d expect from a historic and tight-knit community, with affordable housing options mixed in with more expensive homes. The city’s many parks, botanical gardens, galleries and museums offer residents recreational activities and art to enjoy.