Natick, MA Real Estate | Homes for Sale & Community Guide

Natick, MA

About Natick, MA — Neighborhood Guide

Natick, MA real estate appeals to homebuyers seeking a welcoming, family-friendly community with highly rated schools, a vibrant local sports scene, and convenient access to Boston. Like Wellesley, Natick offers a variety of local shops and dining and entertainment options such as Casey’s Diner, TCAN, Cochituate State Park, Dug Pond beach, and the Natick Mall. The town is known for its established neighborhoods, each with its own character and sense of community. Commuting is convenient by car or via the MBTA commuter rail from Natick Center and West Natick stations.

Schools

Highly-rated public schools, private options like Riverbend & Walnut Hill.

Commute

Easy Boston access—by car or from two commuter rail stations.

Shopping & Dining

Natick Center cafés & shops, Natick Mall, 9/27 Plaza, and Casey’s Diner.

Parks & Recreation

Cochituate State Park, Dug Pond beach, local trails & youth sports.

Homes

Capes, Colonials, renovated homes & new builds.

Lifestyle

Family-friendly vibe—vibrant youth sports & TCAN arts scene.

Schools & Education in Natick

According to Natick Public Schools, about 97% of students graduatee and an 82% of students attend post-secondary education.

Natick Public Schools

High School (9–12): Natick High School
Middle Schools (5–8):
- Kennedy Middle School
- Wilson Middle School
Elementary Schools (K–4): (district list ↗)
District: Natick Public Schools Homepage

Attendance areas and grade configurations may change—confirm with the district.

Private & Independent Schools

Private:
Colleges (nearby):

Location & Amenities in Natick

Two MBTA commuter-rail stations, regional shopping at Natick Mall, a vibrant arts scene, and easy outdoor access at Cochituate State Park.

Commute to Boston

Natick Center Station

West Natick Station

Parking and pass details can change—see the station pages for current info.

By Car

Typical drive: rush-hour into Boston ~40–65+ min; off-peak ~25–40 min. Times vary—use GPS for your exact departure.

Shopping & Dining

Natick Mall shopping and dining in Natick, MA — Natick Mall

9/27 Plaza shopping center at Route 9 and Route 27 in Natick, MA — 9/27 Plaza

Casey’s Diner classic lunch-car in Natick, MA — Casey’s Diner

Parks & Recreation

Cochituate State Park lake and beach in Natick, MA — Cochituate State Park

Memorial Beach at Dug Pond in Natick, MA — Memorial Beach at Dug Pond

The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN)

Town Services

Natick Town Hall building and civic services — Town Hall & Civic Services

Morse Institute Library in Natick, MA — Morse Institute Library

Natick Recycling Center drop-off area — Recycling Center

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Methodology

TownRatings™ is a proprietary model developed by Team Coyle to provide homebuyers and sellers with a relative rating (assessment) of a town’s key characteristics, benchmarked against other Greater Boston towns. Ratings are based on publicly available data and Team Coyle’s on-the-ground expertise and are intended as a general guide only. Please consult a licensed real estate professional before making any real estate decisions. Ratings are current as of October 4, 2025.

RATING CATEGORIES

Quality of Schools: Based on Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) 2024 data, emphasizing Grade 10 MCAS English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates and 4-year high school graduation rates. Together, these measures provide a snapshot of academic achievement and long-term outcomes.
Scale: Above Average · Average · Below Average
Commute to Boston: Assesses commuting ease using travel time, distance, and in-town transit access. For towns with MBTA rail or subway service, commute times are measured to the line’s natural Boston endpoint (e.g., North Station, South Station, or Back Bay). For towns without in-town service, commute times are measured by car to Back Bay as the default reference point.
Scale: Easy · Moderate · Challenging
Shopping & Dining: Reflects the density and variety of retail and restaurant options within a town or in adjacent hubs.
Scale: Excellent · Good · Limited
Lifestyle: A general description a town's overall character (e.g., Upscale, Rural, Historic, Suburban, Urban/Vibrant).
Est. Annual Tax per $1M: The town’s residential property tax rate applied to $1,000,000 of value (as of the report date) for easy comparison.

HOW RATINGS ARE DERIVED

Ratings are determined using a blend of publicly reported data (e.g., DESE reports, MBTA schedules, municipal tax rates, business directories), mapping and transportation tools, and qualitative insights from Team Coyle agents active in these markets.

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