A compact New England town, Plainville sits squarely between Boston and Providence -- one of the more strategically placed small towns in Norfolk County. Daily life here revolves around the growing Plainville Square town center, where an independent bookstore, casual dining spots, and a food-and-beer garden currently under construction are reshaping the neighborhood feel. Two public golf courses, wooded conservation land, and a busy community park give the area a relaxed, outdoor-oriented pace.
Rental options in Plainville tend toward the practical and the classic: Colonial Revival-style condominiums, townhomes, and apartment communities set along tree-lined streets. The overall stock is modest in scale, which keeps things from feeling crowded and preserves the residential character throughout the town.
Plainville became an officially recognized town on April 4, 1905, making it one of the youngest municipalities in Massachusetts.
