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Greendale

Greendale

Suburban Neighborhood in Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester County 01606

$438,259 Average Value
$286 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale
The charming houses in Greendale are spaced on smaller lots.
The charming houses in Greendale are spaced on smaller lots.

Suburb feel in the city

Synonymous with a mall that anchored it for decades, Greendale is a residential Worcester neighborhood on the north side of town bordering the suburbs. Single-family homes, chain restaurants and a community college campus exist within its bounds, and Route 12 takes residents and passers-through between Worcester and West Boylston daily. People start their Saturdays with little league games at the neighborhood field, swim in the nearby lake and eat egg rolls considered the best in Worcester. “It tends to be a bit quieter. It borders the quiet side of city, and a quiet town just outside of city. It feels less city-ish,” says Billy McGuiness, co-owner of 1 Worcester Homes and a Worcester native.

There are a variety of home styles in Greendale.
There are a variety of home styles in Greendale.

Grassy, hilly streets

Single-family homes like bungalows, ranch-style houses, Cape Cods and colonials line the residential streets of Greendale. Homes sit near each other on small, grassy lots behind wooden fences, sidewalks and stone walls. Some streets are sloped, so walkers get a good workout even on routine strolls. Prices range from about $270,000 to $616,000.

Quinsigamond Community College offers an architectural beautification to Greendale.
Quinsigamond Community College offers an architectural beautification to Greendale.

Artsy schools

Kids in Greendale can attend Worcester Public Schools. Some neighborhood kids attend Thorndyke Road School, Burncoat Middle School and Burncoat High School. All three schools have a C-plus rating from Niche. The Burncoat schools are known for their fine arts magnet programs. Kids can specialize in theater, dance, music and visual art.

Quinsigamond Community College in Greendale has a walking track open to the public.
Quinsigamond Community College in Greendale has a walking track open to the public.

Little league games

A draw to Greendale is Quinsigamond Community College, a local educational institution. The public can take classes at QCC or use its running track. Little league games happen at Kendrick Field, which has a playground, a basketball court and a multi-purpose field. The Greendale Family Branch YMCA hugs the north side of nearby Indian Lake. “The Greendale YMCA has a big stretch of the waterfront,” says McGuiness. “The lake has a boat launch, a public park and a public swimming section.”

Greendale is home to Quinn's Irish Pub which is open for lunch and dinner.
Greendale is home to Quinn's Irish Pub which is open for lunch and dinner.

Irish pubs and egg rolls

Greendale connects to downtown Worcester via its main thoroughfare, West Boylston Street. Restaurants like Quinn’s Irish Pub line the roadway. The pub pours Guinness and fries fish and chips in a relaxed atmosphere. Live musical performances happen at Greendale’s Pub, and on the weekends, people crowd outside Lou Roc’s Diner to get a seat. The family-owned Eggroll Lady and Fish Shack is revered citywide for its crispy and juicy egg rolls, fried fish and homemade tartar sauce. The neighborhood was once home to the Greendale Mall, an indoor shopping center that had its heyday back when malls were still in fashion. The now-defunct mall will be replaced with an Amazon distribution center.

The Greendale neighborhood is flanked by the community college and Indian Lake.
The Greendale neighborhood is flanked by the community college and Indian Lake.

Commuting made easy

Greendale sits east of Interstate 190, a roadway connecting Worcester to the north central region of Massachusetts. Interstate 290 runs south of the neighborhood. The major Worcester roadway connects with Interstate 495 and the Massachusetts Turnpike. Driving to Marlborough takes about 25 minutes, and Boston takes an hour. Commuters can take the train from Union State in Worcester into Boston in about an hour and 15 minutes.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Worcester Regional

16 min drive

Bus

West Boylston St & Airlie St

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West Boylston St & New Bond St

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West Boylston St & Marland Rd

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West Boylston St & Quinsigmund Community College

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Qcc Traffic Circle

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Quinsigmund Upper Campus

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Porter And Chester School

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Greendale US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$436,000
Median Single Family Price
$448,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$305,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$286
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
46
Months of Supply
1.00
Median List Price
$412,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,317
Median Year Built
1940
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,389
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,495
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
945
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
671
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
5,262
Median Age
41
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$95,377
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$106,610

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92.9%
College Graduates
37.9%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.7%
% Population in Labor Force
78.5%
Above the national average
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®

47 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

33 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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