Woods Hole, MA (02543) is a small town located in the southeastern corner of Cape Cod. It has a population of 827 people according to the 2010 census. Woods Hole is best known for its oceanographic research institutions, including the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, the Marine Biological Laboratory, and the Woods Hole Science Aquarium. The town has been ranked highly by several sources for its quality of living. According to BestPlaces, Woods Hole ranks as a \"very livable\" place with an overall score of 73 out of 100. It scored particularly well in amenities such as restaurants (88), shopping (88), crime rate (97), education (80), and housing (87). While it received lower scores in weather (48) and employment (53), these scores are still higher than many other places around Massachusetts. In conclusion, Woods Hole is an excellent place for those looking for a comfortable lifestyle near nature and research institutions.
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