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Nahant

Massachusetts' smallest geographic municipality — a 1-mile-wide peninsula that is 90% ocean-bordered. Nahant has extraordinary views, a very quiet community, and excellent schools. Tiny population, distinctive feel.

communityquiethistoric

8/10

Schools

46 min

To Boston

$932K

Median home

$9K

Annual tax

Walk score

3,336

Population

58.1

Median age

$106K

Median income

What stands out

·Smallest MA town (1-mile peninsula)
·Ocean-bordered on 3 sides
·Distinctive quiet community
·Extraordinary coastal views

Nearby towns

Swampscott →Lynn →Revere →Winthrop →Salem →Marblehead →

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