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Bellingham, MA

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Population
5,325
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
296 ft
Median Home Value
$431,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$2,009/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$96,763
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Bellingham

Bellingham sits on the southwestern edge of Greater Boston, right along the Rhode Island border. It offers a relaxed suburban lifestyle with quick access to Interstate 495, making it a convenient home base for commuters heading into Boston, Worcester, or Providence. Daily shopping and dining are easy to find around Route 126, while commuter rail stations in neighboring Franklin are only a short drive away.

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The community is made up of quiet residential neighborhoods, tree-lined side streets, and plenty of natural open space. Residents can spend weekends walking the Southern New England Trunkline Trail, kayaking along the Charles River, or spending summer afternoons by Silver Lake. Families are served by the local Bellingham school district, and the town retains a friendly, down-to-earth atmosphere while keeping you close to major regional hubs.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+99.1ratingRegional Science & Research Job MarketA+98.9ratingLow Homicide RiskA+98.7rating

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