Why Live in Newton Square
Newton Square in Worcester sits about 2 miles west of Downtown Worcester and is known for its historic homes, walkable, tree-lined streets and nearby parks. The neighborhood’s hilly, shaded roads usually have sidewalks and relatively light traffic. Housing in Newton Square includes large Colonial and Tudor Revival homes, Cape Cods, Victorian-era houses and Worcester’s triple-deckers, along with a limited number of condos. Many homes feature small porches or covered entries, clapboard siding, stained-glass windows, crown molding and original stone fireplaces, though some older properties come with age-related maintenance needs. Newton Hill is a neighborhood park with wooded trails, an open summit with city views, an 18-hole disc golf course, fitness equipment and courts for tennis and basketball. Across Park Avenue from Newton Hill, Elm Park has lawns, shaded benches and paved paths around Lincoln Pond. Events here inclue frequent food festivals and art installations and ice skating in winter. Duffy Field features a large playground and Little League field, while nearby Foley Stadium hosts high school football and the Worcester World Cup soccer tournament. Pleasant Street is the main corridor, with small restaurants, take-out spots, cafes, convenience stores and local businesses, including Westside Steak & BBQ, Scoop’s Scoopz and Newton Square Pizza. Residents use bus stops along Pleasant Street, and drivers are about half a mile from Route 9, 1.5 miles from Route 290 and 5 miles from the Mass Pike, though the busy Newton Square rotary is known for crashes and is being redesigned to improve traffic safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newton Square a good place to live?
Newton Square is a good place to live. Newton Square is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Newton Square is a neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Newton Square has 3 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 42. The average household income is $128,564 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 54.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Newton Square are home owners, with 38.3% of residents renting and 61.7% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Newton Square can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Newton Square neighborhood guide.
Is Newton Square, MA a safe neighborhood?
Newton Square, MA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Newton Square?
The median home price in Newton Square is $490,750. If you put a 20% down payment of $98,200 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.23%, 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 Newton Square. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Newton Square is $129K.
What are the best public schools in Newton Square?
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What are the best private schools in Newton Square?
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Are home prices dropping in Newton Square?
Yes, home prices in Newton Square are down 3% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Newton Square, MA
On average, homes in Newton Square, Worcester sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Newton Square, Worcester over the last 12 months is $482,500, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$482,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$499,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$281
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
36
Median List Price
$490,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%