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Wayland

City in Massachusetts, United States

Overview

Wayland is a small, historic New England town set west of Boston, known for its picturesque scenery, excellent schools, and community spirit. With a residential charm and abundant outdoor space, it caters largely to families and nature enthusiasts.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
408
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.36°, -71.36°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
92
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,595
Local Cost
$2,790
Local Income
$5,300
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
9.5°C
Summer Avg
21.0°C
Winter Avg
-2.0°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
-25.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1206 mm
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
51
Walk Score
51
Footways
101.0
Airport
BED
Distance
13 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.

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