Worcester metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Bolton, MA
$1,150,000Median listing price
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About Bolton
Bolton is a residential-agricultural town on the eastern edge of Worcester County, about 25 miles west-northwest of Boston along I-495 (within Greater Boston and MetroWest). Settled in the 1600s and incorporated in 1738 (named for the Duke of Bolton), it keeps a rural character of farms, apple orchards, and conservation land.
Home prices in Bolton
The median listing price in Bolton is $1,150,000.
Top places in Bolton
- Nashoba Valley Winery — winery, orchards, brewery/distillery, and restaurant.
- The International Golf Club — championship golf course; hosted LIV Golf (Boston Globe).
- Bolton Flats Wildlife Management Area — riverside habitat along the Nashua and Still Rivers.
- Bolton Center Historic District — historic civic, religious, and commercial buildings along Route 117.
- Bolton Public Library — 1904 Tudor Revival building.
- Sawyer House — Bolton Historical Society headquarters.
- Pan Burying Ground — 1822 cemetery with a notable seven-chambered group tomb.
- Vaughn Hills / Bowers Springs conservation land — hiking trails (Bolton Trails Committee).
Commuting from Bolton
- Approximate drive to Worcester: ~25–35 minutes via I-495 S to I-290 E (approximate; traffic-dependent).
- No in-town MBTA station; nearest commuter rail: Littleton/Route 495 (Fitchburg Line), roughly 15 minutes northeast; South Acton roughly 20 minutes.
- Boston context: about 25 miles west-northwest of downtown Boston (Wikipedia; read September 24, 2026); approximate drive 40–55 minutes via I-495/I-90 or Route 2; commuter rail from Littleton/495 to North Station roughly 45–55 minutes.
Schools in Bolton
Public schools: Nashoba 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.
Bolton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Bolton, MA?
The median listing price in Bolton is $1,150,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Bolton, MA?
Approximate drive to Worcester: ~25–35 minutes via I-495 S to I-290 E (approximate; traffic-dependent). - Which school district serves Bolton, MA?
Bolton is served by Nashoba 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.