Worcester metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Hardwick, MA
$419,000Median listing price
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About Hardwick
Hardwick is a farm town on the western edge of Worcester County, spread across three villages — Hardwick Center, Gilbertville, and Old Furnace — between the Ware River and the Quabbin Reservoir's northern reaches. It's dairy country: working farms, apple orchards, and stone walls along Route 32A, with the Mass Central Rail Trail threading through the woods.
Home prices in Hardwick
The median listing price in Hardwick is $419,000.
Top places in Hardwick
- Paige Library — historic library building (shown in Commons photo).
- Mass Central Rail Trail — woods-and-river rail trail (shown in Commons photo).
- Ware River — paddling and fishing.
- Hardwick vineyards and farm stands along Route 32A.
- Gilbertville's mill-village architecture.
- Quabbin Reservoir watershed access nearby.
- Hardwick Fair — annual agricultural fair.
Commuting from Hardwick
- Approximate drive to Worcester: ~35–40 minutes east via Route 32A/122 (approximate; traffic-dependent).
- No in-town MBTA station; nearest Worcester Line station: Worcester Union Station, roughly 35 minutes east.
- WRTA fixed-route service does not extend to Hardwick (approximate; check WRTA schedules).
- Boston context: about 65 miles west of Boston; approximate drive ~85–100 minutes via Route 9/I-90 (approximate); commuter rail from Worcester Union Station to South Station roughly 85–95 minutes (approximate).
Schools in Hardwick
Public schools: Quabbin 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.
Hardwick FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hardwick, MA?
The median listing price in Hardwick is $419,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Hardwick, MA?
Approximate drive to Worcester: ~35–40 minutes east via Route 32A/122 (approximate; traffic-dependent). - Which school district serves Hardwick, MA?
Hardwick is served by Quabbin 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.