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Millbury

Central MA · pop. 13,800

Millbury is a Worcester suburb that prioritizes value over prestige. The Blackstone River Bikeway runs through town, Route 146 gives fast access to Providence, and home prices are among the lowest in Worcester County. Schools are B-minus rated.

Family Suburb
Livability Index
50
/ 100
Ranks #172 of 194 MA towns

The numbers

Median home
$507k
4.3× household income
Household income
$119k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
58 min
peak driving
Population
13,800
5-yr trend 60/100

How Millbury scores

Schools
72
Safety
75
Walkability
30
Transit
8
Biking
28
Dining
45
Nightlife
30
Arts & Culture
22
Green Space
30
Diversity
30
Climate
70

Who lives in Millbury

U.S. Census ACS 2018–2022 estimates. Rounded.

Median age
44
Foreign-born
9.6%
Bachelor's or higher
32.8%
Population
14k
White84.8%
Hispanic / Latino3.6%
Asian4.6%
Black1.3%
Other / multi5.7%

Schools in Millbury

Millbury School District. Massachusetts DESE FY2024 (FY2025 graduation rates).

Overall vs MA
Below average
41/100
ELA · 3-8
p32
35.9%
Math · 3-8
p40
39.1%
ELA · 10
p45
55.4%
Math · 10
p40
44.1%
Grad rate
94.4%
Below average
Spend / pupil
$20.9k
Below average
Teachers / 100
7.9
Below average
Enrollment
1,650

Source: Massachusetts DESE Education-to-Career Research and Data Hub. Percentile ranks against 194 MA towns in our index.

The honest read

Best for
Value buyers who want Worcester County proximity, Blackstone River trail access, and low home prices.
The tradeoff
B-minus schools and limited town center amenities; this is primarily a bedroom community without strong walkability.

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