Worcester metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Leominster, MA
$452,963Median listing price
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About Leominster
Leominster is the metro's second city — a former plastics-manufacturing hub ("Pioneer Plastics City") turned residential community of about 45,000. It's anchored by a classic New England Main Street (shown in Commons photo), the Twin Cities Rail Trail to Fitchburg, and landmarks like the Johnny Appleseed Festival (Appleseed was born here).
Home prices in Leominster
The median listing price in Leominster is $452,963.
Top places in Leominster
- Main Street — downtown shops and restaurants (shown in Commons photo).
- Twin Cities Rail Trail — the Route 2 bridge crossing (shown in Commons photo).
- Leominster State Forest — trails, Wachusett Lake.
- Johnny Appleseed Festival (annual).
- Monument Square.
- Doyle Community Park and Pool.
- Leominster Historical Society.
- The 1886 bird's-eye view — the city's historic footprint (shown in Commons map).
Commuting from Leominster
- Approximate drive to Worcester: ~20–25 minutes south via Route 12/I-190 (approximate; traffic-dependent).
- MBTA: Fitchburg Line — Leominster station (at the Leominster Shopping Center) with service to North Station, ~15 minutes north of Worcester; Worcester Line station Worcester Union Station, ~25 minutes south (approximate).
- WRTA fixed-route service reaches Leominster (approximate; check WRTA schedules).
- Boston context: about 45 miles northwest of Boston; approximate drive ~55–70 minutes via Route 2 (approximate); Fitchburg Line to North Station roughly 65–75 minutes from Leominster (approximate).
Schools in Leominster
Public schools: Leominster 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.
Leominster FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Leominster, MA?
The median listing price in Leominster is $452,963. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Leominster, MA?
Approximate drive to Worcester: ~20–25 minutes south via Route 12/I-190 (approximate; traffic-dependent). - Which school district serves Leominster, MA?
Leominster is served by Leominster 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.