Moving to Wellesley, MA

About Wellesley

Wellesley is a town of about 29,600 west of Boston, home to Wellesley College, Babson College and a MassBay campus. It is known for a polished village center and some of the metro's most addresses along the Charles River.

Home prices in Wellesley

The median listing price in Wellesley is $2,175,000.

Top places in Wellesley

• Wellesley College campus — lake, arboretum, and Davis Museum.
• Babson College campus.
• Wellesley Square — village shopping and dining.
• Elm Bank Reservation — canoe launch on the Charles River (shown in the Commons photo).
• Cordingly Dam and Falls on the Charles (shown in the Commons photo).
• Washington Street and fall foliage (shown in the Commons photos).

Commuting from Wellesley

• MBTA Commuter Rail Framingham/Worcester Line — three in-town stations: Wellesley Farms, Wellesley Hills, and Wellesley Square, with 17 weekday inbound trains (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
• Typical trip to South Station: approximately 35–45 minutes (approximate).
• Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~25–40 minutes via Route 9 and the Mass Pike (longer at rush hour).

Schools in Wellesley

Public schools: Wellesley 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.

Wellesley FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Wellesley, MA?
  The median listing price in Wellesley is $2,175,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
• How is the commute from Wellesley, MA?
  MBTA Commuter Rail Framingham/Worcester Line — three in-town stations: Wellesley Farms, Wellesley Hills, and Wellesley Square, with 17 weekday inbound trains (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
• Which school district serves Wellesley, MA?
  Wellesley is served by Wellesley 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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