Southern Worcester neighborhood near College of the Holy Cross
A steeple tops the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester’s College Hill neighborhood. Students clutching backpack straps walk to class, and residents living in early 19th-century homes drive 2 miles north to work downtown. “A lot of people come to Worcester to be educated,” says Realtor Lee Joseph with Coldwell Banker Realty, who lives in Worcester. “And they’re starting to stay. I’ve seen the city really expanding over the past five-plus years.” Perched on a hilltop, this primarily residential neighborhood has panoramic views of the city poking through the tree line. Located near the Auburn border, College Hill is separated from the rest of the city by Interstate 290 and the Middle River.
Walking paths at Middle River Park have stunning views of the beautiful College Hill.
The College of the Holy Cross is well-known in College Hill, MA.
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A Catholic college and Worcester Public Schools
The College of the Holy Cross is the centerpiece of the neighborhood. Atop a hill, the Jesuit liberal-arts college educates about 3,000 undergraduates. Founded in 1843, Holy Cross is considered a “Hidden Ivy,” a rigorous academic institution offering students a well-rounded education. Worcester Public Schools serves College Hill. Quinsigamond Elementary School and Sullivan Middle School both get C-plus scores from Niche. South High Community School, which receives a B, offers vocational/technical education pathways in culinary arts, diesel technology and early childhood education.
College of the Holy Cross students and teachers make up the majority of residents of College Hill.
South High Community School has an overall rating of B according to Niche.
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Single-family homes and multifamily rentals
Along dead-end streets tucked away from Worcester’s postindustrial thoroughfares, homes in College Hill sit on grassy lots. Mature oak trees line the sidewalks, and residents park their cars along the curb. Due to the presence of Holy Cross, about half of the neighborhood’s residents rent, while the other half own their homes. “We have 10 colleges in Worcester, so a lot of the residential population is either management, administration, faculty, professors, and, of course, students,” Joseph says. Common home styles in College Hill include Cape Cods, Colonial Revivals, ranch-style homes and triple-deckers, Worcester’s signature multifamily property. Single-family homes can cost between $300,000 and $600,000 depending on their size, age and condition.
Ranch style homes are typical in the College Hill area.
Many College Hill homes enjoy panoramic views across the city of Worcester.
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Outdoor recreation at Blackstone Gateway Park and Cookson Field
The Middle River runs through College Hill, and Blackstone Gateway Park lies on its banks. As the name suggests, a metal arch greets visitors to this 30-acre outdoor space, where they can wander wooded walking paths that cross the water via boardwalks and bridges. The Blackstone River Valley Heritage Center at Worcester sits near the park’s entrance, educating people about the city’s industrial heritage and the importance of the Blackstone Canal in its development. Also in the neighborhood, Cookson Field is a less-developed outdoor space with a playground, benches and short walking trails.
Locals love walking their dogs at Cookson Park in North Quinsigamond Village.
Learn about the industrial history of the area at the Blackstone Valley Corridor Visitors Center in College Hill.
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Traveling around Worcester and other nearby areas
Interstate 290 runs along the neighborhood's north side and leads toward downtown Worcester, about 2 miles north. Union Station, with a daily train traveling about 50 miles east to Boston, is in the city center. Buses run along Blackstone River Road and lead throughout the city. For air travel, Worcester Regional Airport, a small domestic airport with limited flights, is about 6 miles northwest, while Boston Logan International Airport is about 50 miles east.
Industry on Southbridge Street
There’s an industrial presence along Southbridge Street. National Grid, an energy provider, has a plant here, and Polar Beverages has a distribution facility next door. However, these facilities are largely removed from residential roads.
Local restaurants, nearby shopping centers and medical services
A few local eateries are in College Hill. Herbie’s on Southbridge Street serves pub fare from its laid-back interior, where patrons sip beer and eat cheeseburgers on barstools. Next door, Palace Pizza is a go-to for hand-tossed pizza and large portions of pasta. A shopping center along Tobias Boland Way has a Walmart Supercenter, Sam’s Club and other stores and restaurants. The neighborhood is also about 3 miles north of the Auburn Mall. Anchored by Macy’s, the indoor shopping center hosts various retailers, from Bath & Body Works to The Children’s Place. For medical services, Saint Vincent Hospital is 3 miles north.
College Hill residents can grab slices and sandwiches from Palace Pizza.
Walmart Superstore has everything you need under one roof, located off Rt 46 in Worcester_2
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Parks in this Area
Cookson Field
Transit
Airport
Worcester Regional
14 min drive
Bus
Southbridge St & Hope Ave
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Southbridge St & College St
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Southbridge St & Malvern Rd
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Southbridge St & 982 Southbridge St
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Millbury St & Fifth Ave
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Millbury St & Esther St
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Southbridge St & Kendig St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
College Hill
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
College Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in College Hill, Worcester sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in College Hill, Worcester over the last 12 months is $362,500, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
2nd Floor Property right next to Holy Cross and Town of Auburn. Feels more Auburn than Wocester.Very close to 290 and 90 and nice quiet neighborhood.Recently resurfaced wood floors. Coined Laundry Coming in Basement in July. Absolutely No Pets. Credit and Criminal check with every applicant and $25 Application fee
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,223
Median Age
37
Population under 18
22%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,807
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$84,039
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.4%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
29.7%
Advanced Degrees
7.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.3%
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®
27/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
55/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
27/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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