Worcester metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to East Brookfield, MA
$389,950Median listing price
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About East Brookfield
East Brookfield is Massachusetts's youngest town — incorporated in 1920 — and the birthplace of baseball legend Connie Mack. Built around Lake Lashaway on the Route 9/Route 20 corridor, it's a tiny lakeside community of just ~2,200 residents with a summer-camp feel: marinas, beaches, and a Main Street that hugs the water.
Home prices in East Brookfield
The median listing price in East Brookfield is $389,950.
Top places in East Brookfield
- Lake Lashaway — the town's centerpiece lake with beaches and boating (East Main Street hugs its shore, shown in Commons photo).
- East Brookfield Public Library — the town library (shown in Commons photo).
- The "Youngest Town of the Commonwealth" welcome sign on Podunk Road (shown in Commons photo).
- Boston Post Road milestones 62 and 63 — historic 18th-century mile markers.
- North Brookfield Rail Trail — rail-trail access in town.
- Connie Mack birthplace — the Hall of Fame manager was born here in 1862.
- Podunk Pike and the old town center.
Commuting from East Brookfield
- Approximate drive to Worcester: ~25 minutes east via Route 9 (approximate; traffic-dependent).
- No in-town MBTA station; nearest Worcester Line station: Worcester Union Station, roughly 25 minutes east.
- WRTA fixed-route service does not extend to East Brookfield (approximate; check WRTA schedules).
- Boston context: about 60 miles west of Boston; approximate drive ~70–85 minutes via I-90 (Mass Pike; approximate); commuter rail from Worcester Union Station to South Station roughly 85–95 minutes (approximate).
Schools in East Brookfield
Public schools: Spencer-East Brookfield 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.
East Brookfield FAQs
- What is the housing market like in East Brookfield, MA?
The median listing price in East Brookfield is $389,950. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from East Brookfield, MA?
Approximate drive to Worcester: ~25 minutes east via Route 9 (approximate; traffic-dependent). - Which school district serves East Brookfield, MA?
East Brookfield is served by Spencer-East Brookfield 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.