Why Live in Webster Square
Webster Square is an established neighborhood on Worcester’s west side. Here, the city’s industrial past blends with modern, everyday amenities. Remnants of old mills, triple-deckers and longstanding commercial corridors give the area a distinctly urban character, while proximity to Downtown Worcester keeps residents close to the city’s core. Housing options are varied, with single-family homes, multifamily properties, triple-deckers, duplexes and a small number of condos, including units in a converted mill along Main Street. Prices generally range from the low $200,000s to the high $600,000s or low $700,000s, depending on property type, size and condition. The neighborhood is served by Worcester Public Schools, which offers citywide magnet and specialty programs, and several public schools are located directly within Webster Square. Outdoor amenities are a notable neighborhood feature, with access to hiking trails at God’s Acre and recreational facilities at Bennett Field, as well as waterfront paths, a public beach and boardwalk along Coes Reservoir. Shopping and dining are concentrated around Webster Square Plaza on Main Street, where residents can run daily errands, dine locally and access essential services. Several bus routes serve the area, Downtown Worcester is about 4 miles away, Worcester Regional Airport is nearby and Boston sits roughly 50 miles east, making Webster Square a well-connected and established part of the city.