Boston · suburban

Shirley

Devens Regional Enterprise Zone borders Shirley — a former Army base transformed into mixed commercial and residential. Affordable prices, commuter rail (Ayer stop), and quiet character on the Route 2 corridor.

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7/10

Schools

76 min

To Boston

$540K

Median home

$5K

Annual tax

Walk score

7,092

Population

46.3

Median age

$114K

Median income

What stands out

·Devens Enterprise Zone nearby
·Affordable Route 2 west
·Commuter rail via Ayer
·Quiet suburban character

Nearby towns

Ayer →Lunenburg →Harvard →Groton →Lancaster →Leominster, MA →

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Shirley vs Ayer Shirley vs Lunenburg Shirley vs Harvard Shirley vs Groton

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