Leominster, MA Condo for Sale

Johnny Appleseed and the pink flamingo lawn ornament hail from Leominster, Massachusetts, both representing the city's economic engines at different times in history. In its early days, farming supported the city's economy before railroads made manufacturing the dominant industry in the 19th century. Leominster’s prominent plastics trade and innovations like injection molding later earned it the nickname “Pioneer Plastics City” and gave the world the iconic front-yard bird. While there are still some small specialty plastics companies in town, the city of about 43,000 residents is now mostly a commuter community for those working in Fort Devens, about 9 miles east; Worcester, about 25 miles south; or Boston, about 40 miles east. Close to home, residents will find hiking trails, commercial corridors and a quaint downtown lined with 19th-century buildings. “No matter what age you are, there are things to do,” says Realtor Brenda Cormier with Re/Max Vision, who grew up in the area. “There are all kinds of developments and homes at different price points. For younger people, there are tons of parks and playgrounds.” Leominster experiences all four seasons, with heavy winter snowfall,