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Mixed-use area with brick factories and street art
Welcome to South Worcester. This blue-collar suburb of Boston is home to manufacturing and industry, as well as murals, colorful street art and scattered dining options. The mixed-use neighborhood is adjacent to downtown and is partially bordered by an interstate, which increases the noise level. An active railroad also operates in the area, rolling past trees, parks and a large cemetery. Established in 1969, the South Worcester Neighborhood Center has a food pantry and hosts a Toys for Tots fundraiser each year. Close to the College of the Holy Cross and adjacent to the Main South neighborhood, South Worcester might initially seem more industrial than comfortable. But a second look reveals an established area with as much heart as grittiness.
Historic homes mingle with newer construction
The neighborhood is filled with single- and multi-family houses tightly grouped between industrial facilities. This mirrors the area’s early history when the community developed around factories built along the Middle River. Today, there’s a mix of historic homes from the mid-1800s and clapboard, Cape Cod and triple-decker houses. Townhouses are also popular here. “It’s good if you don’t need a lot of yard space but want great commuter access,” says Lee Joseph, sales associate with Coldwell Baker Realty in Worcester with nearly 40 years of experience. Prices range from $355,000 for a small colonial to $530,000 for a four-bedroom ranch-style home.
A true New Englander can be found in South Worcester.
Many triple deckers can be spotted in South Worcester.
South Worcester is home to traditional New England style homes.
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Getting around in South Worcester
There are plenty of ways to get around in South Worcester. There are some sidewalks in the area, although they tend to be a bit broken. Still, many people in the area walk to work in the neighborhood. For those who drive, the community is partially bordered by Interstate 290 and is close to Route 146. Canterbury, Cambridge and Southbridge Streets run through the area, which is dotted with numerous bus stops. The neighborhood is also just 5 miles from the Worcester Regional Airport.
Public transportation is highly accessible in South Worcester.
East Shelby St. adorns the classic heart featured street sign in South Worcester.
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An iconic lunch car and fresh roasted coffee
Grocery stores, quick service and fast casual restaurants and shopping centers are all close by in South Worcester. There’s even a Dunkin next to the bus stop on Washburn Street. One of the most famous cafes in the city is found here. Miss Worcester Dining is a historic, award-winning restaurant also known as Worcester Lunch Car #812. Built in 1948 by the Worcester Lunch Car Company, it rests beside a large textile mill from 1870. A marble counter extends through the diner, which specializes in stuffed French toast and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. Acoustic Java Roastery and Tasting Room is an independently owned and operated, small-batch roastery with 2 locations in Worcester. It focuses on getting the coffee just right and runs a coffee campus program to teach skills to new coffee baristas.
Dining at Miss Worcester in South Worcester is a special treat.
A local pharmacy is centrally located in South Worcester.
A local Wing Stop franchise is located in South Worcester.
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Skate parks, spray pads and a community center
Worcester has 60 green spaces scattered throughout the city, and South Worcester is home to two of them. Crompton Park, one of the city’s busiest parks, occupies 12 acres along Quinsigamond Avenue. It’s known for its 14,000-square-foot skate park featuring a bowl, rails and a street course. There’s also a seasonal pool, spray park and a year-round playground with monkey bars, swings, and climbing structures. Courts for basketball, handball and tennis round out its offerings. Camp Park is a micro-space with two baseball diamonds and a playground. It’s also home to the South Worcester Neighborhood Center.
Skaters and bikers have a playground in South Worcester's Crompton Park.
Children can enjoy the swings at Crompton Park in South Worcester.
Crompton Park in South Worcester has new and clean play structures for children.
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Giant murals, specialized academies and incoming freshman
Students might attend Canterbury Street Magnet Computer-Based School, Dr. Arthur F. Sullivan Middle or South High Community School. The high school earned a B from Niche, while the elementary and middle schools are ranked C and C-plus, respectively. Canterbury Street Magnet is instantly recognizable, thanks to the large murals on the red brick building. Sullivan Middle teaches seventh and eighth grades and is home to the Goddard Scholars Academy for academically gifted students. South High is one of Massachusetts’ most diverse high schools. It conducts a jumpstart program for incoming ninth graders to help smooth the transition from junior high.
The entrance of Cantebury Street School in Worcester provides shade and shelter.
Sullivan Middle School: Shaping young minds for success.
South High Community School in Worcester is geared toward gifted students.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Main South
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
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4
Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Main South Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Main South, Worcester sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Main South, Worcester over the last 12 months is $340,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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