Worcester metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Boylston, MA
$875,000Median listing price
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About Boylston
Boylston is a residential town about 8 miles north of Worcester, anchored by two signature landmarks: Tower Hill Botanic Garden (now New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill) and the Wachusett Reservoir, whose dam and spillway draw photographers year-round. Housing runs from classic colonials and capes on generous lots to higher-end new construction.
Home prices in Boylston
The median listing price in Boylston is $875,000.
Top places in Boylston
- Tower Hill Botanic Garden (New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill) — 171-acre botanic garden, the town's marquee attraction (daffodil field and Pliny's Allée shown in Commons photos).
- Wachusett Reservoir and Wachusett Dam — reservoir vistas and the historic dam/spillway.
- Boylston Town Common — town center with church, flagpole, and bandstand (shown in Commons photo).
- John B. Gough House ("Hillside") — 1848 Italianate estate of temperance orator John B. Gough, a National Historic Landmark (shown in Commons photo).
- Sawyer Memorial Library — town public library.
- Rocky Pond — local pond and walking spot.
- Summer Star Wildlife Sanctuary — Mass Audubon sanctuary in town.
- Morningdale — historic village section.
Commuting from Boylston
- Approximate drive to Worcester: ~20–25 minutes south via I-290 or Route 140 (approximate; traffic-dependent).
- No in-town MBTA station; nearest Worcester Line station: Worcester Union Station, roughly 20 minutes south.
- WRTA fixed-route coverage is limited; check WRTA schedules (service is centered on Worcester itself).
- Boston context: about 45 miles west of Boston; approximate drive ~60–75 minutes; commuter rail from Worcester Union Station to South Station roughly 85–95 minutes (approximate).
Schools in Boylston
Public schools: Boylston Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Boylston FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Boylston, MA?
The median listing price in Boylston is $875,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Boylston, MA?
Approximate drive to Worcester: ~20–25 minutes south via I-290 or Route 140 (approximate; traffic-dependent). - Which school district serves Boylston, MA?
Boylston is served by Boylston Public Schools. 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.