Boston metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Carver, MA
$619,800Median listing price
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About Carver
Carver is a rural cranberry-country town of about 12,000 in southeastern Plymouth County, defined by working cranberry bogs, pine woods, and a quiet, spread-out residential character. Housing is mostly single-family homes on large lots — capes, ranches, and colonials — at some of the more affordable prices on the South Shore.
Home prices in Carver
The median listing price in Carver is $619,800.
Top places in Carver
- Cranberry bogs — working bogs dot the town; harvest season (fall) is the signature local sight.
- Myles Standish State Forest (adjacent, Plymouth/Carver) — one of the state's largest forests, with ponds and trails.
- Edaville Family Theme Park — family amusement park with its famous Christmas lights festival.
- King Richard's Faire — the annual Renaissance fair held in Carver each fall.
- Savery Pond / Sampson's Pond — local ponds for swimming and kayaking.
- Carver Town Hall — historic civic building (shown in the Commons photos below).
Commuting from Carver
- No commuter rail in town. Nearest MBTA Kingston Line stations are Halifax and Kingston (roughly a 15–20 minute drive); nearest Fall River/New Bedford Line access via Middleborough/Lakeville.
- Typical weekday rail trip from Kingston or Halifax to South Station: approximately 60–70 minutes (approximate; varies by train).
- Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~55–65 minutes via Route 58/Route 44 to Route 3 (no-traffic routing; longer at rush hour).
Schools in Carver
Public schools: Carver Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Carver FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Carver, MA?
The median listing price in Carver is $619,800. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Carver, MA?
No commuter rail in town. Nearest MBTA Kingston Line stations are Halifax and Kingston (roughly a 15–20 minute drive); nearest Fall River/New Bedford Line access via Middleborough/Lakeville. - Which school district serves Carver, MA?
Carver is served by Carver Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.