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Main South

Main South

$395,772 Average Value
$257 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

How Main South's past shapes its present

Main South grew into a major commercial and industrial hub in the late 19th century, and that legacy is visible in its architecture today. Victorian-era structures and traditional triple-decker homes stand alongside former industrial buildings that have been converted into modern residential lofts. Murals and colorful street art give the neighborhood a trendy, modern vibe. Main South is also centrally located near Worcester's shopping, dining and entertainment hubs, with interstate access allowing for convenient commutes.

A variety of housing options are available in Main South

You’ll find a mix of single-family homes, condos and townhouses, as well as rental units within multifamily buildings, in Main South. Lots are typically compact, but sales associate Lee Joseph with Coldwell Banker Realty, who has nearly 40 years of experience selling homes in the city, explains that people move to the neighborhood for convenience over outdoor space. “It’s good if you don’t need a lot of yard space but want great commuter access,” she says. Here’s what prices look like in Main South:

  • Single-family homes, which usually come in gable-front or Colonial Revival styles, typically range in price from the low $200,000s to the low $500,000s.
  • Condos can cost between the high $100,000s and the low $300,000s.
  • Townhouses run from the high $300,000s to the low $400,000s.
  • Multifamily buildings, typically triple-deckers or other traditional styles, can range from the low $500,000s to about $1.7 million, depending on the number of units.

Homes in Main South have a classic New England feel.
Homes in Main South have a classic New England feel.
Many triple-deckers can be spotted in Main South.
Many triple-deckers can be spotted in Main South.
Main South is home to traditional New England style homes.
Main South is home to traditional New England style homes.
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Central location near shopping, dining and entertainment

There’s a Price Rite grocery store, Dollar Tree and a few casual dining options in Main South. Miss Worcester Diner is a historic, award-winning restaurant. Built in 1948 by the Worcester Lunch Car Company, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003 and serves classic breakfast dishes today. The neighborhood is also near some of the city’s best-known shopping, dining and entertainment districts. To the north in Downtown Worcester, you’ll find music venues like the Palladium and DCU Center, as well as popular restaurants like The Mercantile and Armsby Abbey. Green Island, or the Canal District, is just east and features Polar Park for minor league baseball games and the Worcester Public Market with indoor food vendors. Nearby Shrewsbury Street, the city’s most popular dining corridor, adds even more restaurant options, from One Eleven Chop House for steak dinners to Nuovo Restaurant for Italian.

Dining at Miss Worcester in Main South is a special treat.
Dining at Miss Worcester in Main South is a special treat.
A local pharmacy is centrally located in Main South.
A local pharmacy is centrally located in Main South.
A  Wing Stop franchise is located in Main South.
A Wing Stop franchise is located in Main South.
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Which parks are near Main South

Main South is surrounded by outdoor spaces that offer lots of things to do. For fun, you can visit these outdoor spaces within 2 miles of the neighborhood:

  • Crompton Park, which features a skate park, a splash pad, ball fields and a playground
  • University Park, which has a central pond for paddle boating and ice skating, a spray park, basketball courts and play equipment
  • South Worcester Playground, which includes baseball and soccer fields, handball and basketball courts, a playground, a community garden and a neighborhood center
  • Blackstone Gateway Park, which traces the Middle River and has scenic walking trails and boardwalks

Skaters and bikers head to Crompton Park.
Skaters and bikers head to Crompton Park.
Children can enjoy the swings at Crompton Park.
Children can enjoy the swings at Crompton Park.
Crompton Park has play equipment for kids.
Crompton Park has play equipment for kids.
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What the commute is like from Main South

Main South offers easy access to Interstate 290, which connects with Interstate 90, or the Mass Pike. I-90 can take you about 50 miles east to Boston, or you can make the trip using the commuter rail that leaves from Union Station in downtown Worcester. Multiple bus lines serve the area, and Worcester Regional Airport is about 5 miles away.

Public transportation is accessible in Main South.
Public transportation is accessible in Main South.
Street signs in Worcester have small hearts on them.
Street signs in Worcester have small hearts on them.
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Where Main South students can go to school

Students in Worcester generally attend an assigned neighborhood school, but families can apply to citywide magnet programs or request a transfer to another district school. Main South students typically start at Canterbury Street Magnet School before moving to Dr. Arthur F. Sullivan Middle School. Next, they can attend South High Community School, which offers career and technical programs in culinary arts, diesel technology and childhood education, as well as Early College opportunities.

Students can attend Canterbury Street Magnet School.
Students can attend Canterbury Street Magnet School.
Sullivan Middle School is an option for Main South students.
Sullivan Middle School is an option for Main South students.
South High Community School in Worcester has an Early College program.
South High Community School in Worcester has an Early College program.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Worcester Regional

13 min drive

Bus

Main St & Ripley St

Bus

Southbridge St + Lafayette St

Bus

Southbridge St + Quinsigamond Ave

Bus

Southbridge St At 459 Southbridge

Bus

Southbridge St At 539 Southbridge

Bus

Southbridge St At Cambridge

Bus

Southbridge St At Colloge Sq

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Main South US
Homicide 7 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 7 4
Robbery 7 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
599
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1897
Months of Supply
2.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,341
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,595
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,274
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
873
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
12
Median Rent
$2,300
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,484
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,484
Median Condo Rent
$2,150
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,185

Demographics

Total Population
8,386
Median Age
34
Population Density
18 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.1%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$47,581
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$60,446

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
75.9%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
13.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.7%
% Population in Labor Force
62.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
43''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

50 / 100

Moderately walkable

Walkability®

70 / 100

Some public transit

Transit®

40 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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