Why Live in Brittan Square
Home to UMass Memorial Hospital, Brittan Square is a residential community in Worcester that attracts medical personnel and famlies alike. The area includes older single-family and multi-family homes in the triple-decker, ranch-style, Colonial Revival and Victorian variety. Although just 2 miles from downtown, the neighborhood offers green spaces. Green Hill Park borders Brittan Square to the east and offers nearly 500 acres of recreational space, including a golf course, athletic fields, playgrounds, ponds, an arboretum and the Barnyard Zoo. The park is popular for sledding in winter and is also part of the East-West Trail. Local businesses, churches, and diners line Lincoln Street, including the casual breakfast spot Salt & Pepper. For more extensive shopping, residents can visit Lincoln Plaza, which houses big-box stores such as Target and TJ Maxx. Commuters can take Interstate 290 and Interstate 190, and the nearby Worcester Union Station offers rail service to Boston.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brittan Square a good place to live?
Brittan Square is a good place to live. Brittan Square is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Brittan Square is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Brittan Square has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 16.8 people per acre and a median age of 33. The average household income is $80,632 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 19.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Brittan Square are renters, with 71% of residents renting and 29% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Brittan Square can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Brittan Square neighborhood guide.
Is Brittan Square, MA a safe neighborhood?
Brittan Square, MA is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Brittan Square?
The median home price in Brittan Square is $498,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $99,600 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.09%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,410 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $103K a year to afford the median home price in Brittan Square. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Brittan Square is $81K.
What are the best public schools in Brittan Square?
The best public schools that serve Brittan Square are:
What are the best private schools in Brittan Square?
The best private schools that serve Brittan Square are:
- Bancroft School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 5:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
- Notre Dame Academy has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 9:1 and an average review score of 3.6.
- Venerini Academy has a student teacher ratio of 9:1.
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Home Trends in Brittan Square, MA
On average, homes in Brittan Square, Worcester sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Brittan Square, Worcester over the last 12 months is $495,000, up 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$495,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$499,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$216,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$233
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Median List Price
$498,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
18%