Why Live in Grafton Hill
Grafton Hill in Worcester is a diverse neighborhood featuring a mix of modest cottages, triple-deckers, Cape Cods, raised ranch-style homes, bungalows, and duplexes. Properties vary from those with small lots and no yards to those with lawns and mature oak trees. The area is particularly appealing to investors due to its multifamily properties. A key highlight is its proximity to the 772-acre Lake Quinsigamond, known for its rowing course and Lake Park, where residents enjoy tennis, sunbathing, picnicking, and Fourth of July fireworks. Perkins Farm offers an 80-acre scenic hiking area with a 1-mile looped trail, while Buffone Arena provides hockey leagues, figure skating lessons, and public skating. Green Hill Park, less than 4 miles away, features a skatepark and petting zoo. Grafton Street is the main commercial hub, lined with restaurants, big-box stores, and businesses, including Stop & Shop, Crunch Fitness, and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet. For more extensive shopping, Lincoln Plaza is less than 6 miles north. The UMass Memorial Medical Center is nearby for emergencies. Commuting is convenient with downtown Worcester just 3 miles west, I-90 about 3 miles south, and the Worcester Regional Airport 8 miles west. Public transportation is accessible via Worcester Regional Transit Authority bus stops along Grafton Street. Students attend Worcester Public Schools, which have mixed ratings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Grafton Hill a good place to live?
Grafton Hill is a good place to live. Grafton Hill is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Grafton Hill is a suburban neighborhood. Grafton Hill has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 9.1 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $89,446 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 25.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Grafton Hill are home owners, with 47.9% of residents renting and 52.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Grafton Hill can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
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Is Grafton Hill, MA a safe neighborhood?
Grafton Hill, 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 Grafton Hill?
The median home price in Grafton Hill is $429,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $86,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,220 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $95K a year to afford the median home price in Grafton Hill. The average household income in Grafton Hill is $89K.
What are the best public schools in Grafton Hill?
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Home Trends in Grafton Hill, MA
On average, homes in Grafton Hill, Worcester sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Grafton Hill, Worcester over the last 12 months is $450,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$450,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$450,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$536,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$275,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$229,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$293
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
71
Median List Price
$429,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%