Worcester metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Dudley, MA
$552,400Median listing price
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About Dudley
Dudley is a historic hill town on the Connecticut border, home to Nichols College and framed by the Quinebaug River valley. Incorporated in 1732, it blends colonial-era heritage — the 1803 Black Tavern, stone walls, hilltop farms — with suburban neighborhoods spreading from neighboring Webster.
Home prices in Dudley
The median listing price in Dudley is $552,400.
Top places in Dudley
- Dresser Hill — panoramic views over the town and valley (shown in Commons photo).
- Shepherd Hill Regional High School — the district's high school (shown in Commons photo).
- Quinebaug River Rail Trail — riverside rail trail (shown in Commons photo).
- Nichols College — private business and liberal-arts college on Center Road.
- The Black Tavern — 1803 historic tavern and museum, home of the Black Tavern Historical Society.
- Ardlock Acres — town park with trails on Ardlock Place.
- Pierpont Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary — Mass Audubon sanctuary in Dudley.
Commuting from Dudley
- Approximate drive to Worcester: ~25–30 minutes north via I-395/Route 12 (approximate; traffic-dependent).
- No in-town MBTA station; nearest Worcester Line station: Worcester Union Station, roughly 25 minutes north.
- WRTA fixed-route service does not extend to Dudley (approximate; check WRTA schedules).
- Boston context: about 60 miles west-southwest of Boston; approximate drive ~70–85 minutes via I-395/I-90; commuter rail from Worcester Union Station to South Station roughly 85–95 minutes (approximate).
Schools in Dudley
Public schools: Dudley-Charlton 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.
Dudley FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Dudley, MA?
The median listing price in Dudley is $552,400. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Dudley, MA?
Approximate drive to Worcester: ~25–30 minutes north via I-395/Route 12 (approximate; traffic-dependent). - Which school district serves Dudley, MA?
Dudley is served by Dudley-Charlton 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.