Why Live in Hadwen Park
                
                    
                    
                        Hadwen Park, located in Worcester, is a neighborhood known for its garden-style cemeteries, hiking trails, and tranquil waterways. The area features several notable burial sites, including the Catholic Notre Dame Cemetery, the Jewish B’nai B’rith Cemetery, and the city-owned Hope Cemetery, all adorned with sculptures and stained-glass windows. The neighborhood offers a suburban feel with sloped streets, gravelly sidewalks, and a mix of Cape Cods, bungalows, and Colonials on quarter-acre lots. Tall trees provide ample shade, and homes often come with driveways and small garages. Hadwen Park itself spans 58 acres, featuring a playground, basketball court, baseball diamond, nature trails, and a pond-side boardwalk, making it a significant green space within the city.
Main Street and Park Avenue, just north of the neighborhood, host chain restaurants and big-box stores, including Webster Square Plaza with Shaw’s, Marshalls, and Planet Fitness. Dining options include City Line Diner and the popular Livia’s Dish, known for its weekend brunch. The neighborhood is family-oriented, with children attending Worcester Public Schools. Heard Street Discovery Academy serves younger students, while Sullivan Middle School and South High Community School cater to older students, with the latter offering the Goddard Scholars Academy for gifted students.
Hadwen Park is conveniently located near Interstate 290, providing connections to Interstate 495 and the Massachusetts Turnpike. The neighborhood is a short drive from the College of the Holy Cross and downtown Worcester, with Boston accessible within an hour by car or train from Union Station. The crime rate in Hadwen Park is lower than the national average, contributing to its appeal for families and individuals seeking a peaceful yet accessible urban environment.
                    
                
            
        
                
                
                        
Frequently Asked Questions
                    
                            
                                Is Hadwen Park a good place to live?
                            Hadwen Park is a good place to live. Hadwen Park is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Hadwen Park has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 2.8 people per acre and a median age of 43. The average household income is $119,554 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 21.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Hadwen Park are home owners, with 28.7% of residents renting and 71.3% of residents owning their home.  A 
local real estate agent serving Hadwen Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our 
Hadwen Park neighborhood guide.
 
                             
                            
                                Is Hadwen Park, MA a safe neighborhood?
                            Hadwen Park, MA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
                             
                            
                                How much do you need to make to afford a house in Hadwen Park?
                            The median home price in Hadwen Park is $387,250. If you put a 20% down payment of $77,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.17%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,890 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $81K a year to afford the median home price in Hadwen Park. The average household income in Hadwen Park is $120K.
                             
                            
                                What are the best public schools in Hadwen Park?
                            The best public schools that serve Hadwen Park are:
 
                             
                            
                                What are the best private schools in Hadwen Park?
                            The best private schools that serve Hadwen Park are:
 
                             
                            
                                What are the most popular zip codes in Hadwen Park, Worcester, MA?
                            
                             
                            
                                What are the most popular neighborhoods near Hadwen Park, Worcester, MA?
                            
                             
                            
                                Are home prices dropping in Hadwen Park?
                            Yes, home prices in Hadwen Park are down 1% in the last 12 months.
                             
                
        
    
        Home Trends in Hadwen Park, MA
           On average, homes in Hadwen Park, Worcester sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Hadwen Park, Worcester over the last 12 months is $371,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months. 
		
			
    
            
                
                    
                            Median Sale Price
                            $371,000
                     
                 
                    
                        
                                Median Single Family Sale Price
                                $425,000
                         
                     
             
            
                
                    
                            Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
                            $245,000
                     
                 
                    
                        
                                Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
                                $206,000
                         
                     
             
            
                
                    
                            Average Price Per Sq Ft
                            $308
                     
                 
                    
                        
                                Number of Homes for Sale
                                4
                         
                     
             
            
                
                    
                            Last 12 months Home Sales
                            26
                     
                 
                    
             
            
                
                    
                            Median List Price
                            $387,250
                     
                 
                    
                        
                                Median Change From 1st List Price
                                -1%
                         
                     
             
            
                
                    
                            Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
                            5%