Worcester metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Lancaster, MA
About Lancaster
Lancaster is one of Massachusetts' oldest towns (settled 1643) and one of its most historic — the birthplace of Johnny Appleseed, with a town center full of landmark homes and the old center's classic Main Street (shown in Commons photo). The town sits in the Nashoba Valley along the Nashua River, with the Johnny Appleseed Visitor Information Center right off Route 2.
Home prices in Lancaster
The median listing price in Lancaster is $675,000.
Top places in Lancaster
- Main Street — the historic town center (shown in Commons photo).
- Ponakin Road — landmark homes including the George K. Richards House (shown in Commons photo).
- Wekepeke Brook at Bartlett Pond (shown in Commons photo).
- Johnny Appleseed Visitor Information Center — off Route 2.
- Johnny Appleseed Statue.
- Thayer Field — community park.
- The old center's historic district.
- Nashua River access.
Commuting from Lancaster
- Approximate drive to Worcester: ~20–25 minutes southwest via I-190/Route 2 (approximate; traffic-dependent).
- No in-town MBTA station; nearest Fitchburg Line station: Ayer, ~15 minutes north (approximate); Worcester Line alternative: Worcester Union Station, ~20 minutes southwest.
- WRTA fixed-route service does not extend to Lancaster (approximate; check WRTA schedules).
- Boston context: about 40 miles west-northwest of Boston; approximate drive ~50–65 minutes via Route 2 (approximate); Fitchburg Line from Ayer to North Station roughly 45–55 minutes (approximate).
Schools in Lancaster
Public schools: Nashoba 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.
Lancaster FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lancaster, MA?
The median listing price in Lancaster is $675,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Lancaster, MA?
Approximate drive to Worcester: ~20–25 minutes southwest via I-190/Route 2 (approximate; traffic-dependent). - Which school district serves Lancaster, MA?
Lancaster is served by Nashoba 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.