Welcome to the Town of Wayland! A part of Middlesex County, it’s a peaceful community offering residents small-town charm located along the Sudbury River. Wayland is known for its Top Rated Schools and good proximity to Boston and major routes. Wayland is bordered by Lincoln, Sudbury, Weston, Framingham, and Natick.
WAYLAND TOWN INFORMATION:
- The distance to Boston is ~ 16 miles.
- Estimated population ~ 12,994.
- Total Area Of Town~ 15.9 Square Miles
- Wayland Zip Code~01778
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HERE ARE SOME FUN FACTS ABOUT THE TOWN OF WAYLAND:
- Wayland was named after a former preacher and Brown University President, Francis Wayland.
- About half of Wayland’s residents live in Cochituate, a census-designated area located within the city limits of Wayland proper.
- Wayland enjoys a variety of restaurants and shops all located in what’s coined “Wayland Town Center”. Additionally, located near the Wayland Center are newly built premier townhomes known as the Wayland Commons.
- Wayland was the first settlement of the Sudbury Plantation in 1639.
- According to the latest Boston Magazine, “Best Public Schools in Boston” Ranking, Wayland Public Schools ranked #4.
The Wayland School District serves 2690 students and consists of 3 elementary schools that serve grades Pre K -5, 1 Middle School that serves grades 6-8 and 1 High School that serves grades 9-12.
- Wayland High: grades 9-12 Student Population: 842
- Wayland Per Pupil Expenditure: 2022 ($17,652) versus National Average ($11,392)
- Percent to graduate High School: (97%)
- Percent to attend College: (87%)
WAYLAND MA POINTS OF INTEREST:
- Wayland Commons: New “downtown area” with shops, restaurants, offices and condos
- Wayland Country Club: 18 hole (public) golf course
- Sandy Burr Country Club: 18 hole golf course (Public) can become a member
- Wayland Town Beach: Open in summer months offering swimming lessons and boat rentals
- The Town of Wayland has 100s of acres of Conservation land. Some of its larger sites include:
- Castle Hill: (30 acres), pond and trails
- Cow Common: (65 acres)
- Greenways: (98 acres) Two miles of trails
- Heard Farm: (85 acres) Orchards, meadows and woods
- Pod Meadow: (25 Acres) Ponds, woods
WAYLAND MA USEFUL LINKS:
- Wayland Official Website
- Wayland News
- Wayland Public Schools
- Wayland Town Crier
- The Children’s Way
- Wayland Baseball And Softball
- Wayland Public Library
- Wayland Police Department
- Wayland MA Restaurants
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