Weston
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Weston is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, with 11,851 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 180 ft (55 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wayland, 2.9 miles W.
- 11,851residents (2020 Census)
- 180 ftelevation · 55 m
- 16.8 sq miland area · 43.6 km²
- 705 / sq mipopulation density
- 02493main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Weston
Weston is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, located approximately 15 miles (24 km) west of Boston. At the time of the 2020 United States census, the population of Weston was 11,851.
Weston was incorporated in 1713, and protection of the town's historic resources is driven by the Weston Historical Commission
and Weston Historical Society. The town has one Local Historic District, 10 National Register Districts, 26 Historic Areas, and seven houses individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Weston's predominance as a residential community is reflected in its population density, which is among the lowest of Boston's suburbs near or within Route 128. More than 2,000 acres, or 18 percent of the town's total acreage, have been preserved as parks, fields, wetlands, and forests, with 90 miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. Thirty-seven scenic roads, as defined by Massachusetts law, maintain the town's aesthetic value and historical significance, affording Weston a semi-rural ambiance.
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Living in Weston
- Median household income
- $250,001
- Median home value
- $1,694,400
- Median rent
- $2,085/mo
- Median age
- 44.9
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Weston had 11,851 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,851 |
|---|---|
| Density | 705 per sq mi (272 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Weston at a glance
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 11,851 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.82 sq mi (43.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.51 sq mi (1.33 km²) |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.3601° N, 71.3036° W |
| ZIP codes | 02493, 01778, 02453, 02462, 02466 |
| Official website | weston.govoffice.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2501777255 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Weston
- Wayland2.9 mi W
- Cochituate3.3 mi SW
- Waltham3.7 mi NE
- Wellesley3.9 mi S
- Lincoln4.5 mi N
- Newton5.2 mi E
- Natick5.7 mi SW
- Sudbury6.2 mi W
- Needham6.2 mi SE
- Watertown6.4 mi E
- Belmont6.7 mi E
- Hanscom AFB6.9 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Weston
What county is Weston in?
Weston is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
What is the population of Weston, MA?
11,851 people lived in Weston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Weston, MA?
The main ZIP code is 02493. Other ZIP codes: 01778, 02453, 02462, 02466.
What is the elevation of Weston?
180 feet (55 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Weston?
Wayland (2.9 mi), Cochituate (3.3 mi), Waltham (3.7 mi), Wellesley (3.9 mi), Lincoln (4.5 mi).
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