Worcester metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Douglas, MA
About Douglas
Douglas is a sprawling rural town at the very southwest corner of Worcester County, where Massachusetts meets Connecticut and Rhode Island — the tri-state marker sits in the woods on its border. It's the metro's outdoors escape: Douglas State Forest's 5,000+ acres, Wallum Lake, and the Mumford River define the landscape, while the compact Old Town Common keeps the 19th-century center intact.
Home prices in Douglas
The median listing price in Douglas is $675,000.
Top places in Douglas
- Douglas State Forest — 5,500+ acres of trails, ponds, and mountain biking.
- Wallum Lake — spring-fed lake on the Rhode Island border with swimming and paddling.
- Connecticut–Massachusetts–Rhode Island tripoint marker — 1883 granite marker on the town's southwest edge (shown in Commons photo).
- Old Town Common — gazebo, fountain, and historic graveyard (shown in Commons photos).
- Mumford River — paddling and fishing through town.
- Whitin Reservoir and Manchaug Pond — boating and swimming.
- Douglas Public Library.
- Southern New England Trunkline Trail (SNETT) access nearby in Blackstone/Uxbridge.
Commuting from Douglas
- Approximate drive to Worcester: ~35–40 minutes northeast via Route 16/146/146A (approximate; traffic-dependent).
- No in-town MBTA station; nearest Worcester Line station: Worcester Union Station, roughly 35 minutes northeast.
- WRTA fixed-route service does not extend to Douglas (approximate; check WRTA schedules).
- Boston context: about 50 miles southwest of Boston; approximate drive ~60–75 minutes via I-495/I-90; commuter rail from Worcester Union Station to South Station roughly 85–95 minutes (approximate).
Schools in Douglas
Public schools: Douglas 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.
Douglas FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Douglas, MA?
The median listing price in Douglas is $675,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Douglas, MA?
Approximate drive to Worcester: ~35–40 minutes northeast via Route 16/146/146A (approximate; traffic-dependent). - Which school district serves Douglas, MA?
Douglas is served by Douglas 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.