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Calm amongst the chaos between downtown Worcester and West Boylston
Between the hustle and bustle of downtown Worcester and the quiet suburban charm of West Boylston sits Burncoat, a residential enclave that offers a subdued – but still urban – way of life. This grassy neighborhood in a gritty New England city feels almost like one left Worcester and ended up in a nearby suburb. It has charming midcentury houses with well-maintained lawns, a private golf club and a high school that’s revered across the city and state for its well-regarded arts program. “I used to live in the Burncoat neighborhood and it kind of felt like country living with city conveniences. There are some really nice areas where you can get to the highway within a very short distance of time but you’re not in a high traffic area,” Diane Luong, Realtor with RE/MAX Advantage 1 says. “There are some side streets and neighborhoods, and you get the feeling that you are the suburbs in the middle of the city.”
The Worcester Gold Club adds gorgeous scenery in Burncoat.
Capecode style homes sit close to the neighborly streets in Burncoat.
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From Cape Cods to two-story colonials
A lot of Burncoat’s appeal is that it’s a quiet neighborhood with cute houses near the idyllic grassy suburb of West Boylston. While lots are tight in Burncoat, greenery from bushes to large trees are sprinkled throughout front yards. The houses here were mostly built in the early to mid-20th century and come as Cape Cods, bungalows, colonials and townhouses. Homes here go for between $210,000 and $690,000. While driveways are common, sidewalks are not in Burncoat, making it more of a car-dependent neighborhood. Crime here is on par with the national average as the CAP Index gives Burncoat a crime rating of 4 out of 10.
Cape Cod Homes is one of the most popular type of home in Burncoat.
Some Burncoat homes feature peaked roofs and rounded entrance ways.
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Plethora of parks for patrons
Residents with children have a few options to get outdoors around Burncoat. Burncoat Street Playground has play structures for kids of all ages along with updated tennis and basketball courts. A larger Tacoma Street Playground is also an option. It’s a 19-acre park where visitors can play on the playground, shoot some hoops on one of their two basketball courts or have a get-together in their picnic area. For those looking for trails, Bovenzi Park has them covered with 1.3 miles of walkways.
Burncoat St Playground
Bevonzi Conservation Park
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Students attend the 3rd-largest school district in Massachusetts
Kids in Burncoat can enroll in Worcester Public Schools, the 3rd-largest school district in the entire commonwealth of Massachusetts. Neighborhood kids start their educational journey at Thorndyke Road School before heading to Burncoat Middle School, both of which earned a C-plus grade from Niche. From there, students may head to Burncoat High School, which also earned a C-plus grade from Niche. Burncoat High is known for its fine arts magnet program that trains kids in dance, theater and visual arts. As for private school options, Bancroft School is nearby, serves Pre-K through 12th grade and earned an A-plus grade from Niche.
Burncoat is home to Thorndike Road school.
Burncoat Senior High School provides education to children in North Lincoln Street.
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Burncoat neighborhood events including individualized Christmas tree ornaments
“A Burncoat neighborhood group puts up a Christmas tree on the triangle, which is a grass area where Burncoat Street meets East Mountain Street. A lot of neighborhood people add their own ornament,” Stead says. “They have a summer cookout and other seasonal events as well. There’s a great sense of community here.”
Residents can use Worcester Regional Transit Authority to get around
Commuters who live in Burncoat can enjoy easy access to Intertstate-190, Interstate-290 and Route 9. Springfield is 58 miles away, while Boston is a 49-mile drive and downtown Worcester is a 6-mile drive. Worcester Regional Transit Authority provides residents local service in the Worcester area. For those looking to get out of town, Boston Logan International Airport is a 50-mile drive. Saint Vincent Hospital is a 5-mile drive from Burncoat for medical attention.
190 Interstate is one of the many highways Burncoat residents have access to.
Public transportation is available to Burncoat residents nearby.
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From a pint of Guinness at O’Connor’s to disco fries at Trackside Tavern
Burncoat is just around the corner from some of Worcester’s biggest grocery stores and shopping plazas. There’s a Stop & Shop for all resident's weekly grocery needs, and for those who don’t feel like cooking, they can make sure to check out Lou Roc’s Diner, an old-school breakfast and lunch eatery that only takes cash. For those craving a pint of Guinness, they can head over to O’Connor’s Restaurant & Bar, which also has a decent whiskey selection and classic Irish dishes like bangers and mash and shepherd’s pie. There’s also Trackside Tavern, a local favorite that has karaoke every Thursday. “If you go to Trackside, you have to try the disco fries,” David Stead, a Realtor with RE/MAX Partners – Advance Group says. For everyday goods, down the road is Lincoln Plaza, a major Worcester shopping center featuring stores like Target, Dollar Tree, Michaels, TJ Maxx and HomeGoods. There are also a few chain restaurants, like Texas Roadhouse and Torito Mexican.
Grab a pint at O'Conners Restaurant & Bar.
Trackside Tavern is another gathering spot for drinks and Karaoke nights.
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The Worcester Gold Club is in the Burncoat neighborhood.
Worcester Country Club
Driving around Burncoat, residents will see the Worcester Country Club, a private golf club that was the site of the first-ever Ryder Cup in 1927. One must be a member to play at the club. Members can take advantage of the golf course, a clubhouse with a restaurant, bar, bowling alley and a pool.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Parks in this Area
Norrback School
Manor Park
Dodge Park
Burncoat Street Playground
Aaron Krock Memorial Park
Great Brook Valley Park
Bevonzi Conservation Park
Transit
Airport
Worcester Regional
19 min drive
Bus
Mountain St. East & Burncoat St
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Burncoat St & Monterey Rd
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Mountain St. East & Quinapoxet Ln
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West Boylston St & Kennebec St
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Burncoat St & Ascadilla
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Burncoat St & Coventry Rd
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Mountain St East & Mosque
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Burncoat
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Burncoat Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Burncoat, Worcester sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Burncoat, Worcester over the last 12 months is $437,500, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,089
Median Age
41
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,374
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,032
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.6%
College Graduates
40.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
45''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
17/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
35/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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