Framingham is a large residential city in Massachusetts that is about thirty miles west of Boston. Framingham has a giant mall that attracts people from all over the region, and many rental homes. Framingham also has a main street with many businesses, eateries and storefronts as well as boutiques. This city is spotted with marshlands, forests and experiences snowy weather in the winter time. Those who come to Massachusetts tend to check out Boston houses for rent initially, but then eventually migrate to cities like Framingham which offer less expensive rental housing.