Boston metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Plainville, MA
$440,000Median listing price
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About Plainville
Plainville is a small town of about 9,900 on the Rhode Island line, part of both the Boston and Providence metro areas. Known for the former Plainridge harness track (now a slots parlor), it offers some of the county's most affordable single-family prices near I-495.
Home prices in Plainville
The median listing price in Plainville is $440,000.
Top places in Plainville
- An Unlikely Story — the independent bookstore and café (shown in the Commons photo).
- Telford Park — town park and recreation (shown in the Commons photo).
- Plainville Town Hall and the 2019 municipal complex (shown in the Commons photo).
- Plainridge Park Casino area.
- Nearby Wrentham Village Premium Outlets.
Commuting from Plainville
- No commuter rail in town; nearest MBTA service is in Franklin or Attleboro (approximate).
- Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~45–60 minutes via I-495 and I-95/Route 128 (longer at rush hour); Providence is about 25–30 minutes south.
Plainville FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Plainville, MA?
The median listing price in Plainville is $440,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Plainville, MA?
No commuter rail in town; nearest MBTA service is in Franklin or Attleboro (approximate).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.