Greater Boston's 12 top spots to live

By Elizabeth Gehrman, the Globe Magazine

7. Natick

Median single-family home price in 2009: $417,750
Change since market peak in 2005: -9%
Median condo price in 2009: $310,000
Change since market peak in 2005: +29%
Population: 31,880
Residential tax rate:$11.67

(Photograph by Bruce T. Martin)
By Elizabeth Gehrman, the Globe Magazine 7. Natick Search Find homes in Natick More community info Median single-family home price in 2009: $417,750 Change since market peak in 2005: -9% Median condo price in 2009: $310,000 Change since market peak in 2005: +29% Population: 31,880 Residential tax rate: $11.67