Norfolk County · Massachusetts
Living in Bellingham
A practical, welcoming town at the Massachusetts–Rhode Island line, with easy highway access, lakes, and plenty of everyday convenience.
~16,900
Residents
1719
Year Incorporated
~40 min
Drive to Boston
18.7
Square Miles
The Community
Convenience Where the Routes Meet
Bellingham sits at the southwestern corner of Norfolk County, where I-495 meets Routes 126 and 140 — a location that makes Boston, Providence, and Worcester all reachable within about an hour.
The town pairs that convenience with a genuinely residential character: neighborhoods of single-family homes, three town lakes, the Charles River at its northern edge, and a busy recreation department.
Why Bellingham
Things To Do in Bellingham
Life in Bellingham runs from summer days at Silver Lake Beach and Arcand Park to trails along the Charles River, youth sports leagues, the town library's programs, and the shops and restaurants clustered along Route 126.
Lakes & Trails
Silver Lake, Box Pond, and Charles River frontage give the town swimming, fishing, paddling, and walking trails close to home.
Bellingham Schools
A compact district — Stall Brook and South Elementary, Bellingham Memorial Middle School, and Bellingham High School.
Highway Access
Direct I-495 interchanges plus Routes 126 and 140 make commuting toward Boston, Providence, or Worcester straightforward.
Everyday Shopping
The Route 126 corridor covers groceries, restaurants, and services without a trip out of town.
Schools & Amenities
Education & Everyday Life
Schools
Bellingham Public Schools serve the town from elementary through Bellingham High, with Tri-County Regional Vocational in nearby Franklin.
Parks & Recreation
Silver Lake Beach, Arcand Park, Box Pond, the Southern New England Trunkline Trail, and town conservation land.
Shopping & Dining
Local retail along Route 126, with Wrentham Village Premium Outlets, Franklin, and Milford all within about fifteen minutes.
The Market
Real Estate & Neighborhoods
Bellingham's housing includes mid-century capes and ranches, Colonial-era farmhouses, newer subdivisions, and a healthy supply of townhouse and condominium communities.
For buyers who want more square footage and a yard at a price well below the inner suburbs — with highways at the doorstep — Bellingham is consistently one of the region's best values.
Around Town
Bellingham in Pictures
Location
Find Bellingham on the Map
About 30 miles southwest of Boston · Norfolk County