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West Boylston, MA

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Wrapped around the Wachusett Reservoir, West Boylston provides a classic New England setting complete with expansive, wooded areas, historic charm, and large homes. First settled in 1642 and incorporated in 1808, West Boylston is known as the “small town with a big heart.” Today, it is a popular suburb of Worcester, located directly south. Residents of West Boylston enjoy easy access to the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Quinsigamond Community College, and Tower Hill Botanic Garden.

If you believe classic New England is synonymous with the Farmer’s Almanac, then it’s worth noting that the founder and editor of the Farmer’s Almanac, Robert B. Thomas, lived in West Boylston. He started the Farmer’s Almanac in 1792, making it the oldest continuously published periodical in the country. Other historic locations include Bigelow Tavern, built in 1810; the Oakdale Village Historic District, dating back to 1780; and the Quinapoxet River Bridge, built in 1903. One of the town’s most photo-worthy landmarks, the Old Stone Church, was built in 1891 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in West Boylston, MA is $2,279 for two bedrooms, and $2,889 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Boylston has increased by 6.9% in the past year.

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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Minimal Transit

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

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Somewhat Bikeable

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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.

Schools

Major Edwards Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

431 Students

7
out of 10

West Boylston Junior/Senior High

Public

Grades 6-12

433 Students

6
out of 10

West Boylston Junior/Senior High

Public

Grades 6-12

433 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Tower Hill Botanic Garden
  • Quinsigamond State Park
  • Mass Audubon's Eagle Lake Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Ward Hill Ski Area
  • Mount Pisgah Conservation Area

Airports

  • Worcester Regional

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Methodology

† 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.