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Melrose

North Shore adjacent suburb with one of the most charming Main Streets in Greater Boston. Commuter rail, strong schools, and prices that feel like a deal compared to Arlington and Belmont.

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8/10

Schools

40 min

To Boston

$885K

Median home

$8K

Annual tax

Walk score

29,477

Population

43.1

Median age

$126K

Median income

What stands out

·Main St walkable village
·Commuter rail
·Melrose PS (solid)
·Best value inner north suburb

Nearby towns

Malden →Stoneham →Wakefield →Everett →Medford →Winchester →

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