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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

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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Nearby towns

Bordering and adjacent Massachusetts towns near Millbury.

Auburn
51/100 · $463k
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Worcester
64/100 · $374k
Central MA
Grafton
55/100 · $610k
Central MA
Shrewsbury
67/100 · $592k
Central MA

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