Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
23%
Boylston, MA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,488
Population
5,226
Renter Mix
15% Rent
Dense woodlands in this family-friendly suburb
Wooded
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Rural
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Family-Friendly
A charming small town on the Wachusett Reservoir, Boylston boasts dense woodlands, several country clubs, and a variety of longstanding homes and upscale apartments. Boylston is home to the popular Tower Hill Botanic Garden, a natural oasis filled with gardens, orchards, an event space, a library, and more. This picturesque outdoor space is perfect for nature lovers and those interested in a family-friendly day of fun outdoors.
Boylston features two golf courses, the Cyprian Keyes Golf Club and the Haven Country Club, so golfers will fit right in in Boylston! This city is mainly forested with a few residential streets and small businesses, including restaurants, services, and coffee shops. Boylston sits along I-290 and has easy access to I-495 and I-190, so commuting to nearby cities like Worcester and Boston is a breeze.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$132,927
Average: $161,442
Education
2,547
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,868
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Boylston has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
15%
Non-Renters
85%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
43%
Other Education
57%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Boylston, MA is $2,488 for one bedroom, $2,812 for two bedrooms, and $3,100 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boylston has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,488/month
787 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Boylston, MA is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
350 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
299 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
533 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
533 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
533 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
533 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Tower Hill Botanic Garden
- Mount Pisgah Conservation Area
- Ward Hill Ski Area
- Quinsigamond State Park
- Felton Conservation Area
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Worcester Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.