Greater Boston's 12 top spots to live

By Elizabeth Gehrman, the Globe Magazine

5. Rowley

Median single-family home price in 2009: $420,000
Change since market peak in 2005: -10%
Median condo price in 2009: $349,900
Change since market peak in 2005: +75%
Population: 5,738
Residential tax rate: $12.50

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By Elizabeth Gehrman, the Globe Magazine 5. Rowley Search Find homes in Rowley More community info Median single-family home price in 2009: $420,000 Change since market peak in 2005: -10% Median condo price in 2009: $349,900 Change since market peak in 2005: +75% Population: 5,738 Residential tax rate: $12.50