Union HIll

Worcester, MA

Union Hill is home to Worcester Best Pizza.
Some three-story apartments in Union Hill have interesting architecture.
Corner grocery store in Union Hill

Union HIll - Worcester, MA Area Guide

Worcester neighborhood offers convenience and amenities for all.

Urban Historic Walkable Convenient

Union Hill sits less than two miles southeast of Downtown Worcester, just on the other side of the I-290. Home to many historic homes and buildings, Union Hill is a primarily residential neighborhood convenient to a range of popular restaurants. Some mainstays near the neighborhood include Wholly Cannoli, Bocado Tapas Bar, BirchTree Bread Company, and Smokestack Urban Barbecue. Union Hill’s proximity to a number of colleges and universities makes it a choice location for students and faculty. Clark University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester State University, University of Massachusetts Medical School, College of the Holy Cross, and Becker College are all a short distance from Union Hill. Options for outdoor recreation abound near Union Hill with the presence of Lake Quinsigamond, Crompton Park, Cristoforo Colombo Park, Crow Hill Conservation Restriction, and Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Restriction. EcoTarium offers interactive exhibits and shows in an indoor-outdoor setting for all ages. Entertaining performances are held at the nearby Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, Palladium, and Mechanics Hall. Access to I-290, city bus routes, and the MBTA commuter rail make getting around from Union Hill easy.

Explore the Neighborhood

Union Hill is home to Worcester Best Pizza.

Some three-story apartments in Union Hill have interesting architecture.

Corner grocery store in Union Hill

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Union HIll is $1,068 for a studio, $1,128 for one bedroom, $1,246 for two bedrooms, and $2,354 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Union HIll has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 500 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,068/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 639 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,128/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 862 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,246/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 0 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,354/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Union HIll - Worcester, MA is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

85 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

51 / 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Bikeable

49 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • EcoTarium
  • Mass Audubon's Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Quinsigamond State Park
  • 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.