Worcester metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Holden, MA
$639,900Median listing price
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About Holden
Holden sits at Worcester's northwest corner and functions as one of the city's premier bedroom communities — well-kept and close to everything. It's the largest town in the Wachusett Regional School District and home to the district's high school.
Home prices in Holden
The median listing price in Holden is $639,900.
Top places in Holden
- Unionville Pond — local paddle spot (shown in Commons photo).
- Mass Central Rail Trail — biking through Holden (shown in Commons photo).
- Mayo Elementary School area — hub of a family neighborhood (shown in Commons photo).
- Trout Brook Nature Preserve — riverside trails.
- Chaffins Village shopping (Route 122A).
- Damon Road Recreation Area — playing fields.
- Gates Lane Park.
- Historic Holden Center (1838 view shown in Commons engraving).
Commuting from Holden
- Approximate drive to Worcester: ~10–15 minutes south via Route 122A/Main Street (approximate; traffic-dependent).
- MBTA: Worcester Line station Worcester Union Station, ~15–20 minutes south (approximate); no in-town station.
- WRTA fixed-route service reaches Holden (approximate; check WRTA schedules).
- Boston context: about 50 miles west of Boston; approximate drive ~65–80 minutes via I-190/I-290/I-90 (approximate); commuter rail from Worcester Union Station to South Station roughly 85–95 minutes (approximate).
Schools in Holden
Public schools: Wachusett 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.
Holden FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Holden, MA?
The median listing price in Holden is $639,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Holden, MA?
Approximate drive to Worcester: ~10–15 minutes south via Route 122A/Main Street (approximate; traffic-dependent). - Which school district serves Holden, MA?
Holden is served by Wachusett 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.