Moving to Walpole, MA

About Walpole

Walpole is a town of about 26,400 southwest of Boston, first settled in 1659 and named for Sir Robert Walpole. It offers a classic town common, the commuter-rail-served downtown, and family neighborhoods at mid-range Norfolk County prices.

Home prices in Walpole

The median listing price in Walpole is $689,450.

Top places in Walpole

• Walpole town common and the C.S. Bird Fountain (shown in the Commons photo).
• Main Street looking south (shown in the Commons photo).
• Walpole MBTA station (shown in the Commons photo).
• Francis William Bird Park — 89 acres of designed landscape.
• Adams Farm and the town's walking trails.

Commuting from Walpole

• MBTA Commuter Rail Franklin/Foxboro Line — Walpole station (Union Station) to South Station, roughly 40–50 minutes (approximate; Plimptonville station closed 2020, per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
• Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~30–45 minutes via Route 1A/Main Street and I-95 (longer at rush hour).

Schools in Walpole

Public schools: Walpole 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.

Walpole FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Walpole, MA?
  The median listing price in Walpole is $689,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
• How is the commute from Walpole, MA?
  MBTA Commuter Rail Franklin/Foxboro Line — Walpole station (Union Station) to South Station, roughly 40–50 minutes (approximate; Plimptonville station closed 2020, per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
• Which school district serves Walpole, MA?
  Walpole is served by Walpole Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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