10 Best Places to Retire in Massachusetts

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5. Franklin

Score: 26

Median home price: $180,300

Cost of living index: 111.7

Average commute time: 24.59

Crime rate: 38

Doctors per 100K: 140

One of the least populous counties on our list and in the entirety of Massachusetts is Franklin, which is home to over 71,000 people. The median home price here is rather low compared to what we’ve seen so far – $180,300. The cost of living index is also lower than in many other areas in the state, namely 111.7.

If you have medical issues, you should know there are only 140 physicians per 100,000 citizens.

Best Places to Retire in Massachusetts

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