Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
25%
West Boylston
West Boylston, MA Area Guide
You’ll love this small town
Historic
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Lakefront
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Wooded
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Commute
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Family-Friendly
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Wrapped around the Wachusett Reservoir, West Boylston provides a classic New England setting complete with expansive, wooded areas, historic charm, and large homes. First settled in 1642 and incorporated in 1808, West Boylston is known as the “small town with a big heart.” Today, it is a popular suburb of Worcester, located directly south. Residents of West Boylston enjoy easy access to the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Quinsigamond Community College, and Tower Hill Botanic Garden.
If you believe classic New England is synonymous with the Farmer’s Almanac, then it’s worth noting that the founder and editor of the Farmer’s Almanac, Robert B. Thomas, lived in West Boylston. He started the Farmer’s Almanac in 1792, making it the oldest continuously published periodical in the country. Other historic locations include Bigelow Tavern, built in 1810; the Oakdale Village Historic District, dating back to 1780; and the Quinapoxet River Bridge, built in 1903. One of the town’s most photo-worthy landmarks, the Old Stone Church, was built in 1891 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$96,125
Average: $124,758
Education
2,545
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,639
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
West Boylston has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
21%
Non-Renters
79%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
450 Students
West Boylston Junior/Senior High
Public
Grades 6-12
453 Students
West Boylston Junior/Senior High
Public
Grades 6-12
453 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Tower Hill Botanic Garden
- Quinsigamond State Park
- Mass Audubon's Eagle Lake Wildlife Sanctuary
- Ward Hill Ski Area
- Mount Pisgah Conservation Area
Commuter Rail
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.