Why Live in Hubbardston
Hubbardston is a rural, forested village known for its quiet and rustic charm. Residents enjoy spacious properties, often two or three acres, with homes nestled among large trees along winding roads or set behind ample front lawns with picket fences and floral bushes. Home styles include split-level houses, two-story multifamily homes with bay windows, ranch-style houses, and Cape Cods, all well-maintained with fresh trim and paint. The community gathers at Curtis Recreation Field, which features a playground, soccer fields, basketball courts, and a baseball diamond. Equestrians frequent Robby Hill Stables for training and lessons, while outdoor enthusiasts hike, ride horses, and cross-country ski at Mount Jefferson Conservation Area. The Barre Falls Dam offers hiking, camping, and a disc golf course. Asnacomet Pond provides a public beach for swimming and sunbathing, and nearby Wachusett Mountain is popular for skiing and snowboarding. Hubbardston has limited commercial activity, with no chain retail stores or restaurants. Local dining options include Hubbardston Pizza Palace and Hubb Town Diner, while specialty goods can be found at Giacomo’s Gourmet Foods and Hubbardston Liquors & Food Market. Grocery stores are available 5 miles north in Templeton. The Quabbin Regional School District serves the area, with schools rated highly for safety and community engagement. Hubbardston's remote location offers a peaceful lifestyle, with Route 2 accessible within 10 minutes and Gardner 8 miles north for additional amenities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hubbardston a good place to live?
Hubbardston is a good place to live. Hubbardston is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Hubbardston is a rural neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Hubbardston has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.2 people per acre and a median age of 47. The average household income is $121,167 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 33.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Hubbardston are home owners, with 9.3% of residents renting and 90.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Hubbardston can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Hubbardston neighborhood guide.
Is Hubbardston, MA a safe neighborhood?
Hubbardston, MA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Hubbardston?
The median home price in Hubbardston is $484,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $97,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,510 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $108K a year to afford the median home price in Hubbardston. The average household income in Hubbardston is $121K.
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The best public schools that serve Hubbardston are:
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Home Trends in Hubbardston, MA
On average, homes in Hubbardston, MA sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Hubbardston, MA over the last 12 months is $480,000, up 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$480,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$546,137
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$318,500
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$202,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$254
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
36
Median List Price
$484,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
22%