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Douglas

Wallum Lake and East Douglas State Forest. Douglas is the most exurban suburb in southwestern Massachusetts — large lots, well-maintained lakes, and Route 16 access toward Providence. For the remote worker who wants Maine character at Massachusetts prices.

spacequietcommunity

8/10

Schools

78 min

To Boston

$535K

Median home

$6K

Annual tax

Walk score

9,024

Population

44.1

Median age

$137K

Median income

What stands out

·Wallum Lake swimming
·East Douglas State Forest
·Exurban Maine character
·Most affordable SW Massachusetts

Nearby towns

Uxbridge →Northbridge →Millbury, MA →Grafton →Upton →Mendon →

Compare

Douglas vs Uxbridge Douglas vs Northbridge Douglas vs Millbury, MA Douglas vs Grafton

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