Article via Boston.com StorageCafe ranked 40 communities with an "urban vibe" on a variety of factors, including education, safety, and affordability.In a ranking of the best suburbs in Mass., this town was tops
The self-storage website analyzed 40 Massachusetts towns with populations ranging from 10,000 to 100,000 in metro areas. The analysis looked at a variety of factors, from housing affordability, building permits and education to average income, health, safety, and businesses.
Middlesex County had the most communities in the top 10.
Known for its businesses, high quality education system, and healthcare facilities, Burlington reigned supreme on the list with its combination of historic feel and commercial atmosphere making it a quality suburb for its residents.
The town also has a variety of housing options — 28% of its residential units are apartments — with more construction on the docket.
Somerville and Brookline, however, led the pack in housing diversity with a high number of apartment-style units. The site ranked Wilmington, Lynnfield, and Dedham the highest for education.
Here are the top 10 suburbs and how they earned the ranking:
1. Burlington
Business environment
Education
Health
2. Newton
Health
Transportation
Business
3. Wakefield
Residential
Health
Education
4. Waltham
Business
Transportation
Health
5. Woburn
Business
Health
Transportation
6. Dedham
Amenities
Education
Business
7. Brookline
Residential
Transportation
Education
8. Norwood
Business
Amenities
Population
9. Hudson
Education
Health
Safety
10. Lynnfield
Education
Residential
Business
The other Massachusetts towns that made up the top 40 were:
11. Medford
12. Danvers
13. Gloucester
14. Wilmington
15. Stoneham
16. Northampton
17. Somerville
18. Beverly
19. Maynard
20. Salem
21. Peabody
22. Milford
23. Saugus
24. Abington
25. Everett
26. Malden
27. Milton
28. Leominster
29. Lawrence
30. Somerset
31. Holbrook
32. Taunton
33. Revere
34. Haverhill
35. Fall River
36. Webster
37. Gardner
38. Fitchburg
39. Westfield
40. Chicopee