Worcester metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Ashburnham, MA
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About Ashburnham
Ashburnham is a rural hill town in the Montachusett region, about 25 miles north of Worcester, built around 1,832-foot Mount Watatic and more than 20 lakes and ponds. It is home to Cushing Academy, a private coed boarding school (chartered 1865) whose campus overlooks the town center.
Home prices in Ashburnham
The median listing price in Ashburnham is $499,000.
Top places in Ashburnham
- Mount Watatic — 1,832-foot summit with blueberry-topped views; northern terminus of the Midstate Trail and Wapack Trail (town master plan; mass.gov reservation plan; read September 24, 2026).
- Cushing Academy — historic private boarding school, ~400 students grades 9–12 plus postgraduate year (Wikipedia; read September 24, 2026).
- Ashburnham Rail Trail — rail-trail through town (shown in Commons photo).
- Stevens Memorial Library — town public library (shown in Commons photo).
- Historical Piano Study Center — historic-site museum (TripAdvisor).
- Ashburnham Historical Society Meeting House — local history museum.
- Upper Naukeag Lake — drinking-water reservoir; one of 20+ lakes and ponds in town.
- Winchester Park — town park.
Commuting from Ashburnham
- Approximate drive to Worcester: ~35–40 minutes via Route 12 south (approximate; traffic-dependent).
- No in-town commuter rail; nearest MBTA Fitchburg Line station: Wachusett in Fitchburg, roughly 15 minutes south.
- MART bus service covers the Montachusett region including the Ashburnham area (approximate; check MART schedules).
- Boston context: about 62 miles from Boston (per Cushing Academy's Wikipedia page); approximate drive ~75–90 minutes; commuter rail option from Fitchburg/Wachusett into North Station.
Schools in Ashburnham
Public schools: Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Ashburnham FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Ashburnham, MA?
The median listing price in Ashburnham is $499,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Ashburnham, MA?
Approximate drive to Worcester: ~35–40 minutes via Route 12 south (approximate; traffic-dependent). - Which school district serves Ashburnham, MA?
Ashburnham is served by Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.