South Worcester
Neighborhood in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester County 01603, 01608, 01610
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
77 Total Sales
1 in South Worcester
$515,000 Price
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ZhiChao Chen
ZhiChao Chen
Space Realty
(855) 528-1854
159 Total Sales
1 in South Worcester
$420,000 Price
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Matheus Goncalves
Matheus Goncalves
Mega Realty Services
(508) 761-1925
151 Total Sales
3 in South Worcester
$560K - $802K Price Range
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Richard Allen
Richard Allen
Media Realty Group Inc.
(774) 278-5419
60 Total Sales
1 in South Worcester
$300,000 Price
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The Nguyen Clark Team
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The Nguyen Clark Team
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty - Worcester
8 Total Sales
1 in South Worcester
$375,000 Price
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Brandon O'Neal
Brandon O'Neal
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty - Worcester
(774) 772-5344
101 Total Sales
1 in South Worcester
$458,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Vernon Hill Playground
University Park
Oread Castle Park
Crystal Park
Cookson Field
Camp Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South Worcester | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 8 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South Worcester Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Worcester, Worcester sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in South Worcester, Worcester over the last 12 months is $360,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$415,000
Median Sale Price
$360,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$412,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$320,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$271
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
398
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1890
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,222
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,532
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,242
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
896
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,009 - $4,023 per month
- The Revington
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 479+ Sq Ft
- 1 Green Island Blvd
- Worcester, MA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,811
Median Age
34
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$43,408
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$58,537
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
12.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.5%
% Population in Labor Force
62.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
45''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
76
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
36
/ 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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