Where Is MetroWest Boston? Towns, Commute & Lifestyle Explained

Where is MetroWest Boston? In simple terms: it’s the western suburbs of Boston along the Mass Pike (I-90) and Route 9, generally between Route 128 (I-95) and I-495.

If you’re relocating, you’ll hear locals say things like “inside 128” or “past 495.” I mention what that means and why it matters, because those road “rings” affect commute options, lifestyle, and what your budget gets you.

In this video, I break down what “MetroWest” actually means, which towns people usually include, and how to build a clear mental map before you pick a town.

✅ Town-match quiz (budget + timeline + day-to-day): https://rannestate.com/quiz
📌 Blog version of this breakdown: https://rannestate.com/blog/What-Is-M...

CHAPTERS
0:00 Why Boston terms confuse out-of-state buyers
0:36 “Boston” vs “Greater Boston” (two different meanings)
1:35 Why locals say North Shore / South Shore / MetroWest
2:10 What is MetroWest Boston? (simple definition)
3:05 Common MetroWest towns (Framingham, Natick, Ashland + more)
4:05 Why MetroWest matters: commute + access (Pike / Route 9 / rail)
5:05 Lifestyle & housing: city vs suburbs (space, yards, parking)
6:10 Price & value: why buyers shift from the city to MetroWest
7:15 How buyers use the term when house hunting (what it really means)
8:05 The “target” mental map (Boston center → rings → MetroWest band)
9:00 Quick recap + next steps / town shortlist

If you’re moving to the Boston area and want a

If you’re relocating and want a short list of towns that fit your commute, lifestyle, and budget, take the quiz above and I’ll send you a real starting point.
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