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Waban, MA Area Guide

Lush greenery and a cozy neighborhood vibe distinguish this delightful Boston suburb

Suburb • Commuter • Low Crime

One of thirteen villages that make up Newton, Waban trades city noise for quiet, tree-lined streets and a low-key residential rhythm just west of Boston. Daily life here has a genuinely neighborly feel, with dining and shopping a short walk away near Newton Upper Falls across Boylston Street, plus golf courses and parks ringing the village on several sides. Walkability makes everyday errands easy, and the Green Line D branch stops right in the village at Waban Station, putting downtown Boston within a comfortable commute.

The rental market skews charming, with apartments, condos, and single-family homes converted into multi-unit residences. Architecture throughout the village runs traditionally New England -- wood-frame houses, colonial-style details, and mature landscaping that give the streetscape a settled, established character.

Several well-known universities are a short drive away, including Boston College and Babson College. The village name traces back to a 17th-century Massachusett leader, and growth accelerated in 1886 when the Boston & Albany Railroad opened the local rail station.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$256,894

Average: $245,327

Education

3,530

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

2,873

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

47 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

25%

Over 65

24%

Housing Distribution

Waban has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
13%
Non-Renters
87%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
61%
Other Education
39%

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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Waban, MA is for everyday living.

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100
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Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Hemlock Gorge Reservation
  • Hammond Pond Reservation
  • Cutler Park Reservation
  • Chestnut Hill Reservation
  • Land's Sake Farm

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International
  • Worcester Regional

Colleges

Top Apartments in Waban

Woodland Station Apartments

Woodland Station Apartments

1940 Washington St,
Newton, MA 02461

$3,301 - $5,590 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

The Nines

The Nines

40 William St,
Wellesley, MA 02481

$3,338 - $7,800 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

New Falls Apartments

New Falls Apartments

2281 Washington St,
Newton, MA 02462

$3,088 - $3,750 Plus Fees

2-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

1940 Washington St

1940 Washington St

1940 Washington St,
Newton, MA 02466

$4,187 Plus Fees

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

2044 Beacon St

2044 Beacon St

2044 Beacon St,
Newton, MA 02468

$5,400 Plus Fees

4 Beds

1173 Boylston St

1173 Boylston St

1173 Boylston St,
Newton, MA 02464

$3,650 Plus Fees

3 Beds

89 Stanley Rd

89 Stanley Rd

89 Stanley Rd,
Newton, MA 02468

$4,400 Plus Fees

3 Beds

1173 Boylston St

1173 Boylston St

1173 Boylston St,
Newton, MA 02464

$3,650

3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

52 Troy Ln

52 Troy Ln

52 Troy Ln,
Waban, MA 02468

$3,900

2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Houses for Rent in Waban

1173 Boylston St

1173 Boylston St,
Newton, MA 02464

$3,650 Plus Fees

3 Beds | 2 Baths

27 Gammons Rd

27 Gammons Rd,
Waban, MA 02468

$15,000

5 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 12 Month Lease

9 Bertrand Rd

9 Bertrand Rd,
Auburndale, MA 02466

$4,500

3 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 12 Month Lease

89 Stanley Rd

89 Stanley Rd,
Newton, MA 02468

$4,400 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds | 2.5 Baths

27 Sullivan Ave

27 Sullivan Ave,
Newton, MA 02464

$5,500 Total Monthly Price

5 Beds | 3.5 Baths

11 Woodhaven Rd

11 Woodhaven Rd,
Newton, MA 02468

$12,000 Total Monthly Price

5 Beds | 5.5 Baths

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Living in Waban

History

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Waban's roots stretch back to the 19th century, when the area was defined by orchards, farms, and nurseries. The Cochituate Aqueduct, constructed between 1846 and 1848, once ran through the village and has since been partly converted into a walking trail that residents still use today.

The arrival of the Waban rail station in 1886, opened by the Boston & Albany Railroad, reshaped the village from an agricultural community into a suburban neighborhood. That same rail corridor now operates as the MBTA Green Line D branch, connecting Waban directly to the broader Boston metro.

Transportation

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The MBTA Green Line D branch stops at Waban Station right in the neighborhood, making downtown Boston reachable without a car. Additional boarding options are close by at Eliot, Woodland, and Newton Highlands stations along the same line.

Drivers have Route 9 running along the village's southern edge, with Interstate 95 accessible nearby for regional travel. Logan International Airport is roughly 24 minutes away by car.

Parks

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Hemlock Gorge Reservation, just under two miles from the village, draws visitors with wooded trails and the natural beauty of the Echo Bridge area along the Charles River. Hammond Pond Reservation is another nearby option, offering walking paths and a scenic pond setting.

Cutler Park Reservation and Chestnut Hill Reservation are also within a short drive, rounding out a solid range of outdoor choices. Closer to home, the converted Cochituate Aqueduct trail runs through the village itself -- a pleasant off-road path for walking and casual recreation.

Highlights

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Waban delivers the calm of a classic New England village alongside the connectivity of a Boston suburb -- anchored by the Green Line D branch at Waban Station, close proximity to Boston College and Babson College, and easy access to parks like Hemlock Gorge Reservation and Hammond Pond Reservation.

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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 September 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.