Worcester metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Blackstone, MA
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About Blackstone
Blackstone is a mill-town-turned-suburb in the Blackstone Valley on the Rhode Island line, named for William Blackstone (the first European settler of Boston). The Blackstone River shaped its identity — mill villages like Waterford and the Blackstone Manufacturing Company Historic District (National Register) line its banks.
Home prices in Blackstone
The median listing price in Blackstone is $540,000.
Top places in Blackstone
- Blackstone River — the valley's namesake river running through town (shown in the Commons photo).
- Southern New England Trunkline Trail (SNETT) — rail-trail crossing town, including the downtown segment (shown in the Commons photo).
- Blackstone Free Public Library — town library at 86 Main Street (shown in the Commons photo).
- Blackstone Manufacturing Company Historic District — National Register mill-village district.
- Daniels Farmstead — 1790s working farm and museum on the National Register.
- Blackstone Gorge — scenic gorge and falls on the Blackstone River.
- Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor — heritage-area sites along the river.
Commuting from Blackstone
- Approximate drive to Worcester: ~30–35 minutes north via Route 146 (approximate; traffic-dependent).
- No in-town commuter rail; nearest MBTA station: Forge Park/495 in Franklin on the Franklin Line, roughly 15–20 minutes north.
- WRTA (Worcester Regional Transit Authority) does not run fixed-route service into Blackstone; nearest regular WRTA service is in the Worcester–Milford corridor (approximate).
- Boston context: about 45 miles southwest of Boston; approximate drive ~60–70 minutes via I-495/I-90; commuter rail from Forge Park/495 to South Station roughly 60–65 minutes.
Schools in Blackstone
Public schools: Blackstone-Millville 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.
Blackstone FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Blackstone, MA?
The median listing price in Blackstone is $540,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Blackstone, MA?
Approximate drive to Worcester: ~30–35 minutes north via Route 146 (approximate; traffic-dependent). - Which school district serves Blackstone, MA?
Blackstone is served by Blackstone-Millville 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.