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Natural scenery and second homes in Royalston
Made up of waterfalls and rolling hills, Royalston, 31 miles from Amherst, Massachusetts, is an old farming town turned getaway for those living in Boston and New York City. “It’s a split between second homes and full-time residents,” says John Colby, the owner of Colby Realty, who has been in the industry since 1973. “More and more people are becoming full-time residents with younger families. Most of them are escaping from the cities, at least for the weekend.” Much of Royalston's land is protected preservation areas, state forests and parks. “Hunting and fishing is big,” says Colby. “Really big, and since Royalston joins the New Hampshire line, they have access to even more lakes and ponds.”
Hiking, hunting, fishing and biking in wildlife areas
Royalston and its scenery have been preserved by the state and federal government, along with nonprofit organizations such as The Trustees of Reservations, which help protect historic and natural areas. Royalston has three waterfalls -- Doane’s Falls, Royalston Falls and Spirit Falls -- that have been preserved by the group and draw tourists to the area. To mitigate flood risk, the Army Corps of Engineers built the Birch Hill Dam and Tully Dam, also known as Tully Lake, which are now popular for fishing, boating and swimming. Both dams are surrounded by wildlife management areas that may be used for hiking, hunting and camping. In addition, Royalston State Forest is over 4,000 acres with hiking and mountain biking trails.
Simple homes throughout Royalston on large lots
Homes near the center of Royalston line winding roads and are built close to the street. Further out, homes are either on farmland or at the end of long driveways. Houses have a median lot size of 4 acres. Royalton is not a growing area, as most of its lands are protected. The homes are in simple styles, such as split-level, cabin, Colonial Revival, minimal traditional and ranch-style. They range from $200,000 to $500,000. The area's CAP Index crime score is 1 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
Students attend schools nearby
The Athol-Royalston Regional School District, which receives a C from Niche, serves the area. Children attend kindergarten through sixth grade at the Royalston Community School, which gets a B-minus, and seventh through eighth grade at the Athol-Royalston Middle School, which gets a C-minus. Students continue to Athol High School, which receives a C-plus. High school students may also apply to attend the Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School, which gets a B. At the technical school, students pair their academics with a vocational program such as advanced manufacturing, graphic communications and cosmetology.
Commuters use state routes and interstates.
Many part-time residents come in from Boston, 83 miles east, using state Route 2 or from New York, 196 miles south, using Interstate 95. Boston is just over an hour away, while New York is over 4 hours away. Commuters often travel to Keene, 21 miles north, and Amherst, 31 miles south, for shopping, dining and entertainment using state Route 32 and Daniel Shays Highway. Worchester Regional Airport is 35 miles south, and the Athol Hospital is 7 miles away. Royalston's only house of worship, the First Congregational Church, was founded in 1766 and its building dates to 1852.
Shopping and dining in nearby cities and along Route 2
The area's shopping and dining is along Route 2. North Quabbin Commons, 8 miles away, includes a Market Basket for groceries and some other stores, a movie theater and eateries. Other grocery stores are within about 10 miles of the area and Williams Restaurant, is 17 miles away, and serves American fare for lunch and dinner. Residents also may travel to Amherst or Keene for more options.
Farmers Markets near Royalston
Fresh produce is close at hand in Royalston, as the community lies between the Winchendon Farmers Market, 8 miles away, and the Amherst Farmers’ Market, 31 miles away. The Winchendon Farmers Market runs Thursdays and Saturdays from mid-May through October in Winchendon. During the offseason, there’s a monthly indoor market at the Old Murdock Senior Center, 8 miles away. The Amherst Farmers’ Market is on Saturdays from mid-April to mid-November.
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Parks in this Area
Mount Grace State Forest
Silver Lake Park
Gilman-Waite Field
Lake Dennison Recreation Area
Fish park
Von Dy Rowe Conservation Area
Transit
Airport
Worcester Regional
75 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Royalston
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Royalston, MA sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Royalston, MA over the last 12 months is $353,846, up 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,248
Median Age
52
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
18.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
29.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$96,407
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$98,495
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.4%
College Graduates
22.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.6%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
44''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
9/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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