Boston metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Rockland, MA
$489,499Median listing price
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About Rockland
Rockland is a small town of about 17,500 just west of Route 3, with a compact downtown and a largely residential character. Housing is mostly capes, colonials, and ranches — some of the more affordable options on the inner South Shore — plus historic Victorians near the center.
Home prices in Rockland
The median listing price in Rockland is $489,499.
Top places in Rockland
- Downtown Rockland — shops and restaurants along Union Street.
- Rockland Memorial Library.
- Historic Victorian homes near the town center (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Reed's Pond — local fishing.
- Rockland's town forest trails.
- The Rockland Day festival each fall.
Commuting from Rockland
- No commuter rail in town. Nearest MBTA Kingston Line station is Abington, roughly a 5–10 minute drive.
- Typical weekday rail trip from Abington to South Station: approximately 40–50 minutes (approximate; varies by train).
- Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~30–40 minutes via Route 3 (no-traffic routing; longer at rush hour).
Schools in Rockland
Public schools: Rockland 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.
Rockland FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Rockland, MA?
The median listing price in Rockland is $489,499. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Rockland, MA?
No commuter rail in town. Nearest MBTA Kingston Line station is Abington, roughly a 5–10 minute drive. - Which school district serves Rockland, MA?
Rockland is served by Rockland Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.