Grafton Hill
Swimming, boating and fishing at Lake Quinsigamond
The neighborhood's defining feature is its location alongside the 772-acre Lake Quinsigamond, which separates the city of Worcester from the suburban Shrewsbury community. It’s known for its 2,000-meter rowing course, which hosts several yearly high school, college and national competitions. Lake Park, a part of Quinsigamond State Park, is directly in Grafton Hill. “If you live in Worcester, you have been to this park,” Stolarczyk says. At Lake Park, people get active at the tennis courts, sunbathe at the sandy beach in the summer, and gather at the picnic area. “There’s also a firework show here every Fourth of July,” Stolarczyk says.Perkins Farm, an 80-acre scenic hiking area on Lake Avenue, is also in the neighborhood. On its 1-mile looped trail, hikers and snowshoers can wander beside mature oak trees and Colonial-era stone walls. The Buffone Arena is located on Lake Avenue, offering hockey leagues, figure skating lessons and public skating times every weekday. Less than 4 miles north of Grafton Hill, Green Hill Park provides 480 acres of outdoor fun, including a skatepark and petting zoo.
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Grafton Street offers everyday amenities
Grafton Street runs east to west through the neighborhood. It’s lined with restaurants, big-box stores and other businesses. In the Perkins Farm Marketplace shopping center, locals can grocery shop at Stop & Shop, work out at Crunch Fitness or do some discount shopping at Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and Citi Trends. Residents can grab a quick meal from the fast-food restaurants along this thoroughfare, such as McDonald’s or Dunkin, or casual sit-down spots including Golden Wok, a Chinese eatery. Other nationally known retailers like Target, Aldi and TJ Maxx are less than 6 miles north in the Lincoln Plaza shopping center along Lincoln Street. In case of emergency, the world-renowned UMass Memorial Medical Center is just north of Grafton Hill.
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Modest cottages and triple-deckers
Modest cottages are next to triple-deckers in Grafton Hill, and most properties sit on small lots. Some lack yards, sitting right up against the neighborhood’s uneven, cracked sidewalks. Others feature lawns with patchy grass and mature oak trees. “Investors are really into the three-family properties right now,” says Stolarczyk. “But everything here sells consistently quickly because of the location.” Investors looking to purchase a multifamily property can find one for between $500,000 and $800,000. Quaint Cape Cods, raised ranch-style homes and bungalows for single families tend to go for between $330,000 and $700,000, depending on the size, age and condition of the property. There are also many duplexes in the neighborhood that run in the $400,000 to $550,000 range.
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Pathways programs at North High School
Students are zoned for Worcester Public Schools. They can attend Roosevelt School, which gets a B-minus from Niche, from prekindergarten through sixth grade. Worcester East Middle School, which gets a C, serves seventh and eighth graders. Kids can finish their education at North High School, which receives a C-plus from Niche and offers two pathway programs. Students in the health science field can take the Certified Nursing Assistant exam at the end of their senior year, and the business technology program has marketing and cybersecurity courses.
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Getting around Grafton Hill
A 3-mile drive west on Hamilton Street leads to downtown Worcester, where commuters can hop on the Framingham/Worcester Line at the Worcester Union Station. I-90 is about 3 miles south of the neighborhood, and a 40-mile trip east on the highway leads to Boston’s core. Several Worcester Regional Transit Authority bus stops are also sprinkled along Grafton Street, and the Worcester Regional Airport is about 8 miles west.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jose Rojas
Jose Rojas
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
(781) 404-3627
73 Total Sales
1 in Grafton Hill
$166,000 Price
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Elaine Evans
Elaine Evans
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Generations
(774) 847-7407
43 Total Sales
1 in Grafton Hill
$500,000 Price
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Kelly Nelson
Kelly Nelson
Blue Sky Realty
(774) 772-5572
74 Total Sales
2 in Grafton Hill
$435K - $460K Price Range
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Barrie Naji
Barrie Naji
Coldwell Banker Realty - Canton
(781) 512-4579
43 Total Sales
1 in Grafton Hill
$500,000 Price
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Nina Sable
Nina Sable
Responds QuicklyWilliam Raveis R.E. & Home Services
(774) 341-4973
83 Total Sales
1 in Grafton Hill
$212,500 Price
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Team Tom Truong
Team Tom Truong
Responds QuicklyeXp Realty
(781) 430-4830
50 Total Sales
1 in Grafton Hill
$570,000 Price
Schools
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- 7th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Waschusett Mountain State Reservation
Ecotarium Playground
Lake Park
Quinsigamond State Park
Lake Park Quinsigamond
Edgemere Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Grafton Hill | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Grafton Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Grafton Hill, Worcester sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Grafton Hill, Worcester over the last 12 months is $360,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$375,000
Median Sale Price
$360,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$360,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$448,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$405,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
112
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$321
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,085
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1956
Months of Supply
1.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,397
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,490
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
885
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
752
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 23 - 4pm
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Saturday, Aug 212 - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,457
Median Age
39
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$68,259
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$89,446
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.9%
College Graduates
25.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.4%
% Population in Labor Force
71.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
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®
41
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
68
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30
/ 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.
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