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WYLT Rankings · 2026

Best neighborhoods for first-time buyers
in Massachusetts

Ranked by value — neighborhoods with lower home prices that still deliver a strong WYLT verdict.

✓ Affordable price
✓ Good verdict
✓ Walkability
13 neighborhoods ranked
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#1 Pick for First-Time Buyers in Massachusetts

Lynn, Lynn — Think twice

#1

Lynn

Think twice

Lynn, MA

Price

$286K

Schools

7.3/10

Walk

58/100

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#2

Quincy

Good for now

Quincy, MA

Price

$513K

Schools

7.5/10

Walk

71/100

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#3

Malden

Good for now

Malden, MA

Price

$571K

Schools

7.3/10

Walk

63/100

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#4

New Bedford

Think twice

New Bedford, MA

Price

$280K

Schools

7.1/10

Walk

22/100

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#5

Springfield

Think twice

Springfield, MA

Price

$200K

Schools

7.3/10

Walk

2/100

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#6

Brockton

Think twice

Brockton, MA

Price

$377K

Schools

8/10

Walk

15/100

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#7

Fall River

Think twice

Fall River, MA

Price

$336K

Schools

7.3/10

Walk

15/100

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#8

Lowell

Good for now

Lowell, MA

Price

$399K

Schools

7.2/10

Walk

20/100

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#9

Framingham

Good for now

Framingham, MA

Price

$568K

Schools

7.4/10

Walk

34/100

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#10

Haverhill

Think twice

Haverhill, MA

Price

$400K

Schools

7.1/10

Walk

11/100

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#11

Lawrence

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Lawrence, MA

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Schools

7.1/10

Walk

25/100

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#12

Plymouth

Good for now

Plymouth, MA

Price

$462K

Schools

8/10

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#13

Worcester

Think twice

Worcester, MA

Schools

7.3/10

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