Union HIll

Worcester, MA

Union HIll - Worcester, MA

Area Guide

Worcester neighborhood offers convenience and amenities for all.

Urban • Historic • Walkable • Convenient •

Union Hill sits less than two miles southeast of Downtown Worcester, just on the other side of the I-290. Home to many historic homes and buildings, Union Hill is a primarily residential neighborhood convenient to a range of popular restaurants. Some mainstays near the neighborhood include Wholly Cannoli, Bocado Tapas Bar, BirchTree Bread Company, and Smokestack Urban Barbecue.

Union Hill’s proximity to a number of colleges and universities makes it a choice location for students and faculty. Clark University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester State University, University of Massachusetts Medical School, College of the Holy Cross, and Becker College are all a short distance from Union Hill.

Options for outdoor recreation abound near Union Hill with the presence of Lake Quinsigamond, Crompton Park, Cristoforo Colombo Park, Crow Hill Conservation Restriction, and Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Restriction. EcoTarium offers interactive exhibits and shows in an indoor-outdoor setting for all ages. Entertaining performances are held at the nearby Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, Palladium, and Mechanics Hall.

Access to I-290, city bus routes, and the MBTA commuter rail make getting around from Union Hill easy.

Explore the Neighborhood

Union Hill is home to Worcester Best Pizza.

Some three-story apartments in Union Hill have interesting architecture.

Corner grocery store in Union Hill

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Union HIll is $1,047 for a studio, $1,108 for one bedroom, $1,192 for two bedrooms, and $1,812 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Union HIll has increased by 1.0% in the past year.