Grafton Hill

Worcester, MA

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Grafton Hill - Worcester, MA

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Enjoy a pastoral setting and easy freeway access in Grafton Hill

Quaint Boating Pastoral Lake Transportation Museums Massachusetts

Grafton Hill is a quaint neighborhood east of Lake Quinsigamond, which is known for its exceptional boating, fishing, and tennis amenities. Perkins Farm is a notable, pastoral 80-acre former farm with scenic landscapes. It now has hiking trails, tranquil lake views, and a seasonal swimming pool. Its wooded area is home to many species of birds, and attracts visitors from all over during the fall foliage months.

Residents of Grafton Hill enjoy direct access to downtown Worcester and Interstate 290. The neighborhood is just a short drive away from local restaurants, Worcester Art Museum, and the family-friendly Eco Tarium Museum.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Grafton Hill is $1,173 for one bedroom, and $1,876 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Grafton Hill has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 209 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,173/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 770 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,876/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

67

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

30

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • EcoTarium
  • Quinsigamond State Park
  • Mass Audubon's Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Ward Hill Ski Area
  • Tower Hill Botanic Garden

Military Bases

Airports

  • Worcester Regional

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.