Why Live in Brittan Square
Brittan Square in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a neighborhood with both urban and suburban features, located just 2 miles from downtown. The area includes a variety of homes such as single- and multi-family houses, triple-deckers, Victorian styles, ranches, and Colonial-style homes, many built between the 1880s and 1920s. Green Hill Park, the largest park in Worcester, 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 part of the East-West Trail. Local businesses, churches, and doctor's offices line Lincoln Street, with notable spots like Magic Razor Touch Barbershop, Family Mini Mart, Adams Square Baptist Church, and Salt & Pepper, a casual breakfast eatery. For more extensive shopping, residents can visit Lincoln Plaza, which houses big box stores such as Target, Aldi, TJ Maxx & HomeGoods, and Lowe's, along with chain restaurants like Five Guys and Dunkin'. Brittan Square is convenient for those working at UMass Memorial Hospital, Mass College of Pharmacy, and Gateway Park, with access to I-290 and I-190, and proximity to Worcester Union Station for commuter rail service to Boston. The neighborhood has a crime risk comparable to the national average.
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 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
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Is Brittan Square, MA a safe neighborhood?
Brittan Square, MA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 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 $639,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $127,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,310 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $142K a year to afford the median home price in Brittan Square. 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 4.3.
- 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 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Brittan Square, Worcester over the last 12 months is $375,000, up 103% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$375,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$524,999
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$216
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
43
Median List Price
$639,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
103%