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Wayland, MA

Wayland is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The town was founded in 1638, and incorporated in 1780 and was originally part of neighboring Sudbury (incorporated 1639). At the 2020 United States census, the population was 13,943.

Wayland was the first settlement of Sudbury Plantation in 1638. The residents of what is now Sudbury split away in 1722 and formed the western parish, while residents of what is now Wayland formed the eastern parish. Before the American Revolution Sudbury had one of the largest militias in Massachusetts, numbering about 400. During the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, approximately 302 members of the Sudbury militia, including 115 from the eastern parish, marched to Concord.

The Town of East Sudbury split away from the western parish and was formally incorporated on April 10, 1780. "The higher average wealth level of the residents on the eastern side of the river and Pelham Island caused the east side of Town to have a higher total assessment than the west side... the east-siders paid more than half of Town taxes even though more than half of the Town population (and the associated costs for Town services) was on the west side."

On March 11, 1835, members of a town meeting voted to rename East Sudbury "Wayland" in honor of Dr. Francis Wayland, who was a temperance advocate, abolitionist, then president of Brown University, and a friend of local Judge Edward Mellen. Both Wayland and Mellen were strong advocates of public libraries and donated money to fund the establishment of a public library for the town. When questions arose about the legality of taxing residents to establish a library, Representative Reverend John Burt Wight brought the question to the state legislature, which led to an 1851 Massachusetts state law enabling the establishment of free public libraries. This makes the Wayland Public Library arguably the first free public library in the state and the second public library in the country. The current library building was built in 1900.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 15.9 square miles (41 km2), of which 15.2 square miles (39 km2) is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km2), or 4.21%, is water. Wayland borders Lincoln, Sudbury, Weston, Framingham, and Natick, and narrowly touches Concord. 

Wayland places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care – Andrew Avenue offers a top-notch medical staff and a full spectrum of high-quality, state-of-the-art healthcare services. Lumina (Long Fellow Health Clubs) is our pilates reformer and yoga studio located at 522 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA just across from our Wayland facility. btone FITNESS provides a comprehensive gym experience with a variety of fitness classes and personal training options. For a rejuvenating spa experience, visit Spavia Day Spa - Natick. Those looking for therapeutic treatments can check out Healing Point Therapeutics. Stretch Zone Wayland offers unique assisted stretching sessions to improve flexibility and reduce pain. Fitness enthusiasts can enjoy classes at Lois' Fit for Future, which includes aerobic exercise, stretching, and toning. For a fun and unique workout, try Baby Goat Yoga at Farrington Nature Linc.
 

Top Sites in Wayland, MA are Sandy Burr Country Club, Wayland Historical Society, and Broomstones Curling Club.

ZIP code: 01778. Elevation: 39 m. Area: 41.18 km². Area code: 508/774. Population: 13,943 (2020).

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What is Wayland MA known for?

Wayland is the home to many urban professionals due in part to its peaceful setting and its proximity to the city of Boston. In addition, Wayland is an ideal community to raise a family, as its school system is known as one of the finest in the state. Wayland also takes great pride in its preservation of the forests, marshes, and fields that surround the Sudbury River.  These natural resources provide residents with an opportunity to enjoy these areas for passive recreation.

What is the average income in Wayland, MA?

13,859 people call Wayland home. The population density is 1,492.874 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 13,859 people live in Wayland, where the median age is 45 and the average individual income is $83,494. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Is Wayland, MA a nice place to live?

Wayland is a suburb of Boston with a population of 13,821. Wayland is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Wayland offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Wayland, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Wayland

Niche

SH Team

Sandy Burr Country Club 

Wayland Historical Society 

Broomstones Curling Club

Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care – Andrew Avenue

Long Fellow Health Clubs

btone FITNESS

Spavia Day Spa

Healing Point Therapeutics

Stretch Zone

Lois' Fit for Future

Farrington Nature Linc

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