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Elm Park is a quaint, urban neighborhood around Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Home to Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Elm Park has a variety of residents. College kids sit on rental properties’ porches, waving at dog walkers who have lived in the neighborhood for decades. Students can walk to class and, afterward, head to the Boynton Restaurant and Spirits, a Worcester staple since the 1930s, or hang out in the shade of willow trees at Elm Park, for which the neighborhood is named. The Worcester Art Museum is also steps from WPI and showcases works spanning 50 centuries. Plus, this central Worcester neighborhood is a short drive from some of the city’s favorite areas – downtown Worcester, the Canal District and Shrewsbury Street are all less than 5 miles away. “Elm Park attracts all kinds of people – college students, professors, young families, it’s really great for anyone,” says Joseph Abramoff, Realtor with BA Property & Lifestyle Advisors and lifelong Worcester resident. “And it’s in this great central location. You can walk to restaurants and things like that if you like, but the neighborhood still stays quiet at night.”
Nested just outside of Crown Hill-Piedmont is Worcester Polytechnic Institute one of America's first engineering and technology universities.
Institution Park borders Worcester Polytechnic Institute, home to a large student body.
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Wandering bridges at Elm Park, cheering for the Railers at DCU Center and more
Park Avenue splits the 58-acre Elm-Park green space. Wooded trails on the park's west side—called Newton Hill—cover nearly 4 miles. They lead to a grassy open summit with panoramic city views. This section has an 18-hole disc golf course, fitness equipment and athletic courts. The east side is smaller and manicured. Paved paths weave past a small pond, willow trees bend to create shade, children run around on the playground and streetlamps glow when the sun sets. Two red bridges stand out against the otherwise green park. The wooden Myra Hiatt Kraft Footbridge was designed by engineering students at WPI and built by Worcester Technical High School students. Installed in 2015, it's a replica of the bridge from the late 1800s that stood in its place. The adjacent Iron Bridge, named after the heart-shaped ironworks on its sides, is so steep that there are footholds to aid those crossing it. When the pond under these bridges freezes, locals go ice skating.As snow piles high during Worcester winters, locals can head to entertainment venues like the DCU Center, home of the Worcester Railers ECHL hockey team, and the Hanover Theatre & Conservatory, where touring Broadway shows take the stage. Live music venues like Mechanics Hall and the Palladium are also steps from the neighborhood.
The Wooden Bridge is a common destination for dog walks near Salisbury Street.
Elm Park in Salisbury Street is known for its beautiful and historic bridges
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Triple-decker rentals and historic single-family homes
College-age renters and permanent Worcester families live beside each other in Elm Park. Houses are next to academic buildings, and old carriage houses are now detached garages. The neighborhood features some of the city’s signature triple-decker houses, three-story buildings with apartments on each level. “Worcester’s classic rental properties are those three-deckers, and those were built in the early 1900s for factory workers,” Abramoff says. “They’re around the perimeter and house a lot of college students. And then you have some single-family historic properties – some of those houses have been in the same family for decades.” Quaint Arts and Crafts style cottages, New England Queen Annes in fading pastel colors and classic Colonial Revivals are common. Single-family homes can cost about $350,000 to $950,000, depending on the size, age and condition. Those looking to invest in a multifamily house can find one for between $480,000 and $1.8 million. There are also some townhouses in the neighborhood, mostly new builds, which may range in price from $430,000 to $540,000.
A brick single-family home in Institution Park has a leaf-covered lawn and ample shade.
Triple deckers in Institution Park maximize housing on limited land.
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Worcester Public Schools and Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Students are zoned for Worcester Public Schools. They can attend Elm Park Community School, which gets a C from Niche, before Forest Grove Middle, earning a B-minus. Students can finish their public education at Doherty Memorial High School, which receives a B and has an Engineering Technology Academy with lottery-based admission. Worcester Polytechnic Institute, one of America’s first engineering and technology universities, is in Elm Park. While the private research university’s campus is closed off from public roads, the neighborhood houses many of its 5,000 undergraduates. The school's most popular majors include engineering, computer and information sciences and support services, and biology and biomedical science.
Doherty Memorial High School, in Worcester, MA, has been serving students since 1966.
A mural of a girl decorates a door at Elm Park Elementary School in Worcester.
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Warhol in Worcester, Salisbury Mansion and iconic churches
Next to fraternity houses and Tuckerman Hall, where the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra takes the stage, sits the Worcester Art Museum. “It’s great for all ages,” Abramoff says. “We’re lucky to have it.” Inside the Neoclassical building, balconies overlook a central Renaissance Court with a 500-square-foot mosaic at its center. Above, visitors glide through galleries to view the museum’s small but impressive collection, which includes works by John Singer Sargent, Andy Warhol, Francisco Goya and Claude Monet. The bottom floor holds the country’s second-largest arms and armor collection and a twelfth-century Chapter House, which was once a monks’ meeting room and is the first entire work of architecture displayed in a museum.The Salisbury Mansion is across Institute Road from the museum. One of the best-preserved New England home museums, it once housed the prominent Salisbury family, who played a key role in turning Worcester from farmland to an industrial center. Trinity Lutheran Church, established in 1948 and built to resemble a Scandinavian parish, is also near the art museum. Nearby, on Russell Street, is another memorable house of worship: St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral. The limestone building with an orange stucco roof, a white dome and intricate iconography inside embodies a Byzantine style. The Worcester Historical Museum is also in the neighborhood and is the only institution in the area dedicated to local artifacts and history. Its exhibits include a tribute to the city’s industrial history and a display devoted to the smiley face, which was invented in Worcester.
Salisbury Mansion in Institution Park is a museum of 1830s Worcester life.
Saint Spyridon Church in Institution Park is known for its stunning architecture.
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Community events in Elm Park
The Elm Park Summer Concert Series brings out the community for live, local music. Since the early 1990s, Worcester residents have sat on blankets and lawn chairs to watch different performers take the stage. Art in the Park adorns Elm Park with large sculptures during the summer and early fall months. At the Worcester Art Museum, Flora in Winter breathes life into an otherwise gray season when local florists create arrangements in conversation with different galleries.
Children play on the playground at Elm Park in Institution Park.
Families can enjoy a picnic at Elm Park in the Salisbury Street neighborhood.
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Worcester mainstays along Highland Street
Local restaurants line Highland Street. College students and long-term residents have been going to The Boynton Restaurant and Spirits since it first opened as a small tavern in the 1930s. “Everybody knows it, everyone’s been there and everyone thinks they’re the only one who knows about it,” says Abramoff, who worked at the restaurant for 5 years. Across the street, The Sole Proprietor serves seafood and trendy cocktails from its sleek, upscale interior. At Taqueria Del Pueblo visitors sip happy hour margaritas, while Thai Time combines classic cuisine and street-vendor-style recipes. A Price Chopper grocery store sits along Park Avenue, and a bit further up, there’s a Shaw’s, CVS pharmacy and more restaurants.
The Sole Proprietor in Institution Park is renowned for its seafood entrees.
Bonardi's in Institution Park is a known formal wear store specializing in tuxedo rentals.
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Walkable neighborhood near transportation hubs like Union Station
With sidewalks and an irregular grid pattern of streets, Elm Park is walkable and near amenities that locals may need to access daily. The neighborhood is west of U.S. Interstate 290, which connects U.S. Interstate 495 and the Massachusetts Turnpike to Worcester. It’s also near U.S. Interstate 190, linking Worcester with Fitchburg and the North Central region. Boston is about 50 miles east, accessible by train from nearby Union Station. Saint Vincent Hospital is about a mile east. Downtown Worcester, the trendy Canal District and Shrewsbury Street’s restaurant row are all less than 5 miles from the neighborhood. When it’s time to fly, the Worcester Regional Airport is about 5 miles west, while the Boston Logan International Airport is about 50 miles east. “The Worcester airport is small,” Abramoff says. “But if you can figure out a trip out of there, it’s worth it. You can get there less than an hour before your flight, and you probably won’t miss it.”
The Palladium, near Crown Hill-Piedmont, is a historic concert hall and event venue.
Just outside of Crown Hill-Piedmont
is beautiful Beaver Brook Park with nearly 20 acres of sports fields and walking paths.
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Parks in this Area
Elm Park
General Foley Stadium
Elm Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Newton Hill
Transit
Airport
Worcester Regional
10 min drive
Bus
June St & Pleasant St
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Pleasant St & Merrick St
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Chandler St & Foley Stadium
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Highland St & Goulding St
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Park Ave And Highland St
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Pleasant St & Hudson St
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Lancaster St & Dix St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Elm Park
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Elm Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Elm Park, Worcester sell after 80 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Elm Park, Worcester over the last 12 months is $345,000, up 15% 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 Renters
Demographics
Total Population
14,988
Median Age
31
Population under 18
21.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$38,550
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,169
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.6%
Advanced Degrees
15.2%
% Population in Labor Force
53.7%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
48''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
56/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
87/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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