West Leominster
Neighborhood in Leominster, Massachusetts
Worcester County 01453
Learning Leominster history at neighborhood parks
West Leominster’s outdoor spaces preserve the area’s history. The Doyles, a family of plastic moguls, once owned 157-acre Doyle Community Park. It was gifted to The Trustees of Reservations, a Massachusetts preservation and conservation nonprofit, after their death. The park features wheelchair-accessible trails, gardens and grassy open space great for picnicking, tossing a ball around or just relaxing outdoors. Nearby Barrett Park has playground equipment, hiking trails, sports fields and a pond near scattered picnic tables. Dedicated hikers can also explore the nearby Nashua Valley Conservation Area, where visitors can stick to a short 2-mile loop or get ambitious with longer, 8-mile expeditions.The Frances H. and Jonathan Drake House, located on Franklin Street at the southern end of the neighborhood, tells the history of the abolitionists who once lived there. The Drakes harbored escaped enslaved people in their Leominster home as a stop on the Underground Railroad. Frances Drake claimed that she assisted several people escaping enslavement for over 25 years, including Frederick Douglass and William Lloyd Garrison. Residents who want to learn more about the city, curl up with a good book or attend a small community gathering can also go to the Leominster Public Library in the neighborhood.
Classic New England homes
Homes in West Leominster embody classic New England styles. Colonial Revivals, gable fronts, ranch styles and Victorians, many of which were built in the early to mid-1900s, sit on tree-lined Merriam Avenue and nearby streets. In this hilly area, many residential roads are worn with cracks and bumps. “There’s housing for everyone,” Cormier says. “The market spans many price ranges, and there are all kinds of existing homes that homebuyers can put their own mark on or that are move-in ready.” For between $290,000 and $400,000, potential homebuyers can find small Cape Cods or historic properties that may need updating. Two-story houses in classic styles range from $400,000 to $600,000, while four- to five-bedroom properties over 2,000 square feet can cost between $600,000 and $975,000.Main Street eats from burgers to vegan carbonara
Leominster’s Main Street spans the neighborhood's eastern border. “Downtown, we really have a great collection of restaurants with all kinds of flavors brought by different chefs,” Cormier says. Spots like The Fix Burger Bar, a local favorite dishing up various wood-fired pizzas and hosting an expansive outdoor patio, and Brady’s, an upscale restaurant with a menu offering everything from Korean-style short ribs to vegan alfredo carbonara, make up the city’s food scene. Local shops like the Southern Daisies boutique sell high-end clothing, while the WaterTower Plaza hosts chain retailers like TJ Maxx, Petco and Barnes & Noble. Close to home, West End Diner serves home-style breakfast plates, while Simply Sweet by Christine offers options for dessert. Shoppers can head to the Market Basket about 2 miles east of the neighborhood for groceries. The store is in the same shopping plaza as The Mall at Whitney Field. Here, residents will find a movie theatre, big-box stores and chain restaurants. The closest medical center, UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital, Leominster Campus, is right in the neighborhood.Celebrating the home of the plastic pink flamingo
The city of Leominster hosts various events in Monument Square, a plaza downtown. Celebrating one of Leominster’s most famous residents, the Johnny Appleseed Festival has live music, a bounce house and more than 200 local vendors. Pink Flamingo Day is a 15-year June tradition that honors the plastic lawn decoration originally manufactured in Leominster. Every October, those participating in Leominster Frights deck out their houses with spooky decorations. In September, the Leominster Food Truck Festival, one of the city’s most beloved events, brings over 25 food trucks, a beer garden and live music to Monument Square, while the Festival of the Trees at City Hall is a December fundraiser where residents bid on donated Christmas trees.Getting around West Leominster and heading to Boston
Those living close to downtown Leominster can use sidewalks to walk to attractions in that area; however, traveling throughout the city and surrounding areas requires a car. Massachusetts state Route 2, which runs from upstate New York to the Boston area, spans the neighborhood’s northern border. The neighborhood is also near U.S. Interstate 190, which leads 25 miles south to Worcester. There’s a Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority commuter train station about 2 miles from the neighborhood. It goes 40 miles east to Boston in less than 90 minutes. Locals also head to Boston when it’s time to fly, taking domestic or international flights from the Boston Logan International Airport. The Montachusett Regional Transit Authority Route 9 bus connects Leominster to Fitchburg and has stops at the WaterTower Plaza shopping center. The Twin Cities Rail Trail, a 5-mile trek popular with walkers and bikers, also connects the two areas.AP and honors classes at Leominster High
Students are zoned for Leominster Public Schools. They can attend Northwest Elementary School, Sky View Middle and Leominster High School. The elementary and middle schools receive B-minus scores from Niche, while the high school receives a B. Currently, the high school offers over 20 Advanced Placement and Honors level courses, as well as 12 vocational shops.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Emma Weisman
Emma Weisman
Keller Williams Realty North Central
(351) 200-9681
56 Total Sales
2 in West Leominster
$395K - $450K Price Range
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Gunilla Rubino
Gunilla Rubino
Coldwell Banker Realty
(351) 208-1129
53 Total Sales
1 in West Leominster
$497,500 Price
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Kathleen Fisher
Kathleen Fisher
Fisher And Associates
(351) 300-4294
64 Total Sales
1 in West Leominster
$377,500 Price
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Michael Giovangelo
Michael Giovangelo
Better Living Real Estate, LLC
(774) 341-5232
47 Total Sales
1 in West Leominster
$490,000 Price
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Cynthia Walsh MacKenzie
Cynthia Walsh MacKenzie
Walsh and Associates Real Estate
(774) 772-5389
54 Total Sales
1 in West Leominster
$415,000 Price
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Michele Myles
Michele Myles
Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
(978) 829-4852
29 Total Sales
2 in West Leominster
$255K - $326K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Fay Scharmett Memorial Playground
Carter Park
Doyle Community Park
Barrett Park
Imagination Station Platground
The Great Outdoors
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | West Leominster | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Leominster Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Leominster, Leominster sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in West Leominster, Leominster over the last 12 months is $475,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$462,400
Median Sale Price
$475,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$482,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$224,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
64
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$276
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,768
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1956
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,972
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,507
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
934
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
634
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,810
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1411am - 12:30pm
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Saturday, Jun 1411:30am - 1:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,768
Median Age
45
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$97,477
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$117,999
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.2%
College Graduates
39.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
63''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
27
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
13
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
South Fitchburg
Commutable neighborhood with easy access to Fitchburg and Leominster
French Hill
Central Leominster neighborhood anchored by downtown shops and an indoor mall
Southside
Just south of downtown Fitchburg with accessibility to everyday amenities
North Leominster
Highly connected Leominster village with commuter rail station and major highways
Cleghorn
Former millworker neighborhood built along the Nashua River
West Fitchburg
Former paper mills now house cafes in Fitchburg’s industrial area
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