Armory Village is a neighborhood in Millbury, Massachusetts, about 7 miles south of Worcester and 40 miles west of Boston. The community has a small-town feel, with modest homes surrounded by greenery, a charming downtown and neighbors that gather for haunted hayrides in the fall and Little League games in the spring. “Millbury is a very close community,” says Claire Rainville, a Realtor with Re/Max Executive Realty and Millbury resident for over 20 years. “It has a nice shopping area. Hospitals and train stations are also close, so it attracts all groups. There’s even an old-fashioned movie theater in town.” Plus, access to Route 146, Interstate 90 and public transportation allows locals to travel to the largest cities in the state with ease.
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Homes in various styles
White pines and red maples shade grassy front lawns in Armory Village. “The area has a variety of homes to suit most people’s needs,” Rainville says. Cape Cods, Colonial Revivals and ranch-style homes line weather-worn two-lane roads, and a dense tree canopy surrounds. Many houses feature typical New England architectural facets, like gable-front roofs, porches or bay windows. Single-family home prices can range from about $300,000 to about $700,000, depending on a property’s size, age and condition.
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Armory Village Revitalization Project updates downtown Millbury
Downtown Millbury is just north of the neighborhood. This quaint New England town center features a central common, the Millbury Public Library and restaurants. The Armory Village Revitalization Project has worked to build a more cohesive downtown district with a focus on sustainability. Improvements include the installation of rain gardens, porous pavers and trees, as well as the construction of two pedestrian plazas and a widened sidewalk. These changes accommodate residents who spend time shopping, dining or hanging out downtown. Locals can grab a coffee and a pastry from Mykonos Café and Bakery, sip drinks at Millbury Old Time Inn, grocery shop at Goretti’s or watch a movie at the vintage Elm Draught House Cinema, a historic theatre with a concession stand serving beer and wine. About 2 miles northwest are the Shops at Blackstone Valley, a strip mall with big-box stores, including Target, Best Buy and Barnes & Noble, along with chain restaurants such as Cold Stone Creamery, Longhorn Steakhouse and Qdoba. For medical services, Saint Vincent Hospital is about 8 miles north.
Within a mile is Downtown Milbury with more shops and restaurants.
West Main Street leads about 1 mile to Downtown Millbury, a quaint town center with pedestrian areas, the Millbury Public Library and some local shops and restaurants.
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Millbury Youth Camp programs and hiking around Dorothy Pond
The Millbury Youth Camp is located on 13 wooded acres in Armory Village and puts on events for kids throughout the year, from family movie nights to the Annual Easter Egg Hunt. However, the camp’s most popular festivity comes in October, when friends and first dates wander the grounds, ready to be scared during the Spooky Acres Haunted Hayride and Trail of Terror. Across the street, the Woolie World playground has ADA-accessible swings and sound-play features. The Millbury Little League is also in Armory Village and hosts games during baseball season. North of the neighborhood, Dorothy Pond spans 148 acres. On the calm, glassy water, locals can fish, kayak or take scenic strolls by the shore. Many folks also use the area as a picnic spot, either taking a day to relax by the water or hosting small parties. The nearly 180-acre Martha Deering Wildlife Management Area is just west of the pond, and visitors hunt, bike or fish in the nature preserve’s wooded marshes. The nearby Colton Road Conservation Area features a nearly 3-mile narrow trail popular with mountain bikers looking for technical training or those wanting a more challenging hike.
Martha Deering Wildlife Management Area.
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Project Lead the Way and Innovative Pathways at Millbury Junior/Senior High School
Millbury Public Schools serve Armory Village. Students can attend Elmwood Street Elementary School before Raymond E. Shaw Elementary School. Niche gives both these schools B grades. Next, children may go to Millbury Junior/Senior High School, which gets a B-minus. Millbury is a Project Lead the Way school, meaning it has a special STEM-focused curriculum. It's also an Innovative Pathways-designated school, providing specialized training and education in select technical industries.
Entrance sign at Elmwood Street Elementary School in the Old Common neighborhood.
Millbury Memorial Junior/Senior High School received recognition for its athletic program.
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7 miles to Worcester, 30 miles to Providence, 40 miles to Boston
The section of the Blackstone River Multi-Use Trail that runs from Worcester to Millbury is 2.5 miles long. The popular biking and walking trail is currently 24 miles, and once the entire trail is completed, it will span 48 miles from Worcester to Providence, Rhode Island. Route 146 – or the Worcester-Providence Turnpike – cuts through Armory Village and leads about 7 miles north to Worcester and about 30 miles southeast to Providence. Boston is about 40 miles east, and locals can get there using Interstate 90 – locally called the “Mass Pike." To reach the state’s capital using public transportation, there are commuter rail stations in Worcester and nearby Grafton. About 2 miles north, there’s a park-and-ride lot from which commuters can carpool. When it’s time to fly, the Worcester Regional Airport, a domestic airport with limited flights, is about 10 miles north, while the Boston Logan International Airport is about 45 miles east.
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Parks in this Area
Dorothy Pond
Martha Deering Wildlife Management Area
Transit
Airport
Worcester Regional
21 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Armory Village
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Armory Village, Millbury sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Armory Village, Millbury over the last 12 months is $453,027, down 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Charming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath colonial home for rent on a quiet cul-de-sac. This fully furnished home features a spacious family room, first-floor office space, and a large kitchen with an island and full appliances. The dining area leads to a private backyard with a deck, ideal for outdoor entertaining. A half bathroom with laundry is conveniently located on the first floor. Upstairs, the master
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,484
Median Age
45
Population under 18
20.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$126,587
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$132,615
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.1%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
28.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11%
% Population in Labor Force
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
79°F
Annual Snowfall
45''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
8/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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