Grafton Hill

Worcester, MA

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Grafton Hill - Worcester, MA Area Guide

Enjoy a pastoral setting and easy freeway access in Grafton Hill

Quaint Boating Pastoral Lake Transportation Museums Massachusetts

Grafton Hill is a quaint neighborhood east of Lake Quinsigamond, which is known for its exceptional boating, fishing, and tennis amenities. Perkins Farm is a notable, pastoral 80-acre former farm with scenic landscapes. It now has hiking trails, tranquil lake views, and a seasonal swimming pool. Its wooded area is home to many species of birds, and attracts visitors from all over during the fall foliage months.

Residents of Grafton Hill enjoy direct access to downtown Worcester and Interstate 290. The neighborhood is just a short drive away from local restaurants, Worcester Art Museum, and the family-friendly Eco Tarium Museum.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Grafton Hill is $1,226 for one bedroom, and $2,013 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Grafton Hill has increased by 3.7% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 209 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,226/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 770 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,013/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk

Groceries

80 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

60 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • EcoTarium
  • Quinsigamond State Park
  • Mass Audubon's Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Ward Hill Ski Area
  • Tower Hill Botanic Garden

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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.