Worcester metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Harvard, MA
$936,500Median listing price
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About Harvard
Harvard is a pastoral town in the Nashua Valley known for apple orchards and some of the prettiest conservation land in the metro. The town center is a picture of New England — Congregational Church, General Store, white picket fences — while the surrounding countryside holds working farms, horse properties, and the Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge.
Home prices in Harvard
The median listing price in Harvard is $936,500.
Top places in Harvard
- Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge — Nashua River paddling and trails (shown in Commons photo).
- Lovers Lane — a classic town byway (shown in Commons photo).
- Harvard General Store — the center's general store.
- Carlson Orchards and Doe Orchards — apple picking institutions.
- Fruitlands Museum — art, history, and hilltop views (in Harvard).
- Prospect Hill Park.
- Shaker Village site — historic Shaker settlement.
Commuting from Harvard
- Approximate drive to Worcester: ~30–35 minutes southwest via Route 2/190 (approximate; traffic-dependent).
- No in-town MBTA station; nearest Fitchburg Line station: Ayer, roughly 10–15 minutes north (approximate); Worcester Line alternative: Worcester Union Station, ~30 minutes southwest.
- WRTA fixed-route service does not extend to Harvard (approximate; check WRTA schedules).
- Boston context: about 30 miles west-northwest of Boston; approximate drive ~45–60 minutes via Route 2 (approximate).
Schools in Harvard
Public schools: Harvard 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.
Harvard FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Harvard, MA?
The median listing price in Harvard is $936,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Harvard, MA?
Approximate drive to Worcester: ~30–35 minutes southwest via Route 2/190 (approximate; traffic-dependent). - Which school district serves Harvard, MA?
Harvard is served by Harvard 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.