West Side
- Neighborhood in Worcester, MA
Neighborhood
West Side
- grade AOverall Grade
- Rating 3.97 out of 5 32 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B
- Crime & Safetygrade unavailable
- Housinggrade B
- Nightlifegrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade B+
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$322,020
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,419
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- AssaultNo data availablenational 282.7
- MurderNo data availablenational 6.1
- RapeNo data availablenational 40.7
- RobberyNo data availablenational 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- BurglaryNo data availablenational 500.1
- TheftNo data availablenational 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle TheftNo data availablenational 284
Residents
Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$98,214
National
$69,021Families with Children
23%
Top Public Schools Serving West Side
- grade A+
MA Academy for Math & Science School
- Rating 4.6 out of 5 73 reviews
- grade B+
University Park Campus School
- Rating 4.23 out of 5 30 reviews
- grade B+
West Tatnuck School
- Rating 4.2 out of 5 5 reviews
- grade B+
Doherty Memorial High School
- Rating 3.53 out of 5 204 reviews
- grade B+
Worcester Technical High School
- Rating 3.95 out of 5 246 reviews
Top Private Schools Near West Side
- grade A+
Bancroft School
- Rating 4.16 out of 5 73 reviews
- grade A+
Worcester Academy
- Rating 4.02 out of 5 140 reviews
- grade A+
Saint John's High School
- Rating 4.39 out of 5 125 reviews
- grade A minus
Notre Dame Academy
- Rating 3.42 out of 5 151 reviews
- grade A minus
Saint Paul Diocesan Jr - Sr High School
- Rating 4.27 out of 5 11 reviews
West Side Reviews
Rating 3.97 out of 5 32 reviews
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West side is a little suburban oasis within an urban environment. Walking distance to five universities/colleges, and only a couple of miles to 5 more. All within an easy hour commute of Boston. There is Bus service both locally and to Boston and the great beyond, 3 different commuting routes to drive to Boston, and Worcester is easily the most affordable place to live and still have access to the best of Massachusetts culture and employment. West Side keeps the feeling suburban, safe and family friendly, while being urban enough to take advantage of city life as well.
Worcester is the second largest city in New England and there are many resources. However, it is sometimes difficult to find out how to access them. The schools in Worcester need improvement and this keeps the prices of housing low compared to the quality of the housing stock. Worcester also suffers from urban problems such as crime. The police and local city administration are good. Our Congressional representatives are excellent. The city is becoming known as a college town and this should help. Collaborative efforts between the city and colleges also help, such as WPI's funding and administration of a Math/Science high school. However, there needs to be more.
The quality of transportation does not exist, this area is a majority car user. There are few sidewalks, especially when walking from Tatnuck Square to Worcester State University. It is unfortunate that pedestrians cannot walk freely as they should because of the lack of sidewalks. Some sidewalks have grass grown which make it seem as if the owners of the house do not want pedestrians to walk on their property. Traffic concerns are obvious since this area is near a University and an airport, therefore it doesn't make it a huge problem. However parking is terrible particularly near Worcester State University.