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Known as the "Heart of the Commonwealth," Worcester, Massachusetts with a population of 170,000 remains today what it has been for decades, New England's second largest city and site of a diverse and pioneering economy. First incorporated as a township in 1722, this settlement forty miles west of Boston soon became an important transportation center on the Boston Turnpike linking the capital city with New York and the west.
One of America's first internal commercial waterways, the Blackstone Canal, linked the town with Providence, Rhode Island to the South and gave direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. Worcester played its role in America's early history General Washington rode through here. The cannon used at Dorchester Heights to drive the British from Boston were literally dragged through its streets. Abraham Lincoln slept here, and John Adams taught school here. Industry thrived here; steel fabrication and wire drawing, printing and envelop manufacturing, abrasives and machine tooling. The valentine card got its start here. America's first experiments in rockets started here. The birth control pill was invented here.
Today, the city has changed from its heavy manufacturing past to new directions in economic enterprise. Biotechnology is a major enterprise within the city, as are eight colleges and a state university medical school. It is an inland port of entry for foreign commerce, relying upon major interstate highways and rail lines which traverse the municipality. A city-owned airport has been improved with a new $15 million modernized air terminal to accommodate passengers and air freight. More than fifty intracity bus trips originate in the downtown every day.
Worcester is nonetheless predominantly residential in character. More than 1200 acres of city-owned parkland are found within its 38 square miles. Fifty public schools educate 20,000 children. Half of the entire city budget goes for educational purposes, testimony to the values of its inhabitants. Its parklands are among the oldest in the nation; its free public library one of America's oldest; its acclaimed music festival the nation's oldest; its art museum a gem rivalling those of major urban centers. Worcester is a city proud of its past and secure in its future.
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School System Info
MCAS Ranking (of 351 towns) in State:
10th Grade Math: |
164 |
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10th Grade Eng: |
166 |
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8th Grade Math: |
178 |
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8th Grade Eng: |
185 |
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8th Grade Science: |
175 |
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4th Grade Math: |
221 |
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4th Grade Eng: |
228 |
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Spending/Student:
$8,390
Average SAT scores:
1117
Student/Teacher Ratios:
14.1 to 1
Community
Population:173,966 Median Income in town: $44,890 Population Density:
(people per square mile)
Crime Rate (per 1000 residents):
Property: 43.6 / 1,000
Violent: 8.8 / 1,000
Real Estate
Number of active:
Singles/Condos/Multis:
2
/ 2
/ 0
Median home price this year: N/A Median home price last year: $175,000
Median home price 5 yrs ago: $225,000
% change since last year: N/A
% change since 5 years ago: -29%
Avg single family tax bill:
$2,995
Transportation
Rail info: (T stops, commuter rail stops)
Worcester/Union Station (Framingham/Worcester Line)
Subway info:
subway
Bus lines:
bus
Miles to Boston:
47
Drive time to Boston (minutes):
56
Rail time to Boston:
89
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RECENT LISTING
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$220,000
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Pride of ownership is shown throughout this beautiful updated cape. Home offers lg living room with gas fireplace, a bright and sunny kitchen w/ breakfast bar and formal dining room. This home has everything a buyer is looking for incl: hardwood flooring, plenty of storage, porch, large bedrooms, fenced landscaped yard, a great breezeway connects the house to the 2 car garage. Many improvements including 30 year architectural roof. Minutes to Mass Pike 290 & Rt 20. ACT NOW, will not last
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TYPE:
Single Family
PRICE:
$179,900
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NEW build in 2012, beautiful new construction single house build with 3 bedrooms, 2 and half bath, one car garage . Hard wood floor in the living room, washer and dryer hookup on second floor, good size master bed room with walk-in closet. Large and bright basement potential for you to finish for more space. Level and private back yard. Good locations close to Massasoit,Grafton area. Convenient to everything UMass, school and major highways.... The right side sold only the left side available.
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$124,500
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LOCATION! LOCATION! Featuring 2 bedroom/2 bath very spacious condo unit in "turn key condition", freshly painted, includes all appliances with NEW refrigerator, washer/dryer combo, 3 WALL A/C UNITS and more! Come home after a long day and take a refreshing dip in the complex pool. Very conveniently located mins to UMASS HOSP., TUFTS UNIVERSITY, Commuter T, shopping, restaurants, Rtes 9,20, 290, 140, & MAPIKE! MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE!
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TYPE:
Condo
PRICE:
$225,000
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WATERFRONT COMPLEX LOCATED ON FLINT POND/ACCESS TO ROUTES 20, 9 AND MASS PIKE/AN AMAZING PLACE TO LIVE AND THIS SPECTACULAR UNIT HAS IT ALL! NEW HICKORY CABINETS, GRANITE, STAINLESS APPLIANCES/NEWLY PAINTED/ADDITIONAL NEWLY FINISHED 2 ROOMS IN LOWER LEVEL/HOME THEATER WITH BUILT-IN SURROUND SOUND INCLUDED/COVERED DECK OVERLOOKING GORGEOUS PRIVATE REAR YARD. POOL/CLUBHOUSE/TENNIS ARE JUST A FEW OF THE EXTRAS. 2 PARKING SPACES INCLUDED. LOW CONDO FEE. MOVE RIGHT IN, THERE'S NOTHING TO DO BUT ENJOY
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$69,900
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Two Terrific duplex lots in convenient East side location* Walk to school & shopping* 1 Mile to Mass Pike* Triplexes may be possible with frontage variance*
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TYPE:
Land
PRICE:
$59,900
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1.86 acres zoned for single/duplex over 300 ftof frontage.Plans are in hand for septic,road & duplex. excellent commuter area near Routes146,290 & Mass Pike easily accessible area surrounded by conservation land.Stop by take a look ,Plan for your dreams .Great location,close to all major routes,make it yours start planning now great time to investment rates are low. Very Highly Motiavted seller owner says make an offer it could be yours
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