Best neighborhood for young professionals?

Submitted by p300ern t3_11xwi3b in WorcesterMA

Hello Worcester MA! I am starting a new job in the area and will move there in the summer. My budget is ~ $2000. Just me, no pets. What are some nice/vibrant neighborhoods for working professionals?

I prefer an apartment so I can avoid shoveling snow in the winter (not ready for the long winter)

Ideal area: convenience (e.g., close to grocery stores and things to do); nightlife; sidewalks to jog around; parking; easy access to the train station to go to Boston.

Any general advice for moving to Worcester? Thank you!

edit: Just realize Worcester has many universities. Would prefer not to live in areas populated with students

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Hrhnick t1_jd574rh wrote

Shrewsbury Street.

Shrewsbury Street has plenty of old school 3 deckers, an old converted factory loft style building, a converted school, and two larger modern apartment buildings under construction if that's more your thing.

Walking distance to a park, gym, hair salon/barbershops, restaurants, night entertainment, arcade, coffee shop, butcher shop, bakery, diner, and the train station. While you could walk, the road to get the actual park is kind of far, but Green Hill Park offers a real secluded escape from the city and is very close.

Super markets you'll have to drive, but it's a five minute drive to Whole Foods, Trader Joe's or Shaws.

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endlessrecess t1_jd5u1uk wrote

I’ve heard that living on Shrewsbury street in the summer is a drag- literally. People drag race and it is very loud during the warmer months.

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p300ern OP t1_jd5voov wrote

Good to know! Definitely don't want the noise. Do you know of more residential areas near Shrewsbury?

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moisheah t1_jd864n1 wrote

Hamilton st , Lake Ave , plantation st - busy roads with quieter side streets / neighborhoods, close to shrewsbury st

totally residential (5 minutes to downtown/shrewsbury st area ) massasoit rd / blithewood Ave. This is sometimes referred to as the Broadmeadow Brook neighborhood in real estate listings. (There’s an Audubon Sanctuary with that name in the area)

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p300ern OP t1_jd5rois wrote

Thank you! This area does sound really nice! Do most students live there since it's close to several universities?

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Hrhnick t1_jd5uc2n wrote

Honestly, everywhere in Worcester is going to have students. We are a huge city, with lots of colleges spread out across all corners. And students also tend to like the amenities you desire.

Shrewsbury Street is closest to the medical school though, so most will be older students more likely to be studying than partying if it’s noise/ambiance you’re worried about.

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Devastator5042 t1_jd5upqv wrote

I'll also add Market Basket is 3 more minutes down the road

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Hrhnick t1_jd5uufd wrote

Add 15 minutes to find a parking spot and walk in, but worth it! Seriously that place is always packed!!!

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Unlucky-Boot-6567 t1_jd57xch wrote

There is no area with all of this but I’d agree with Shrewsbury st for nightlife + train station

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bemest t1_jd5pc05 wrote

Check out the Canal District. Also the new apartments going into the Worcester Aud in Lincoln Square.

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Whole-Wishbone-7539 t1_jd5fvh2 wrote

When I lived in Worcester it was in Quinsigamond village. A lot of older families, young pros, and a really cool African immigrant community. I loved my time there. Super friendly, safe, best access to the pike in the city.

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SnooAdvice4028 t1_jd5iqib wrote

I still like Greendale. But with Amazon opening soon, who knows

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Notfromcorporate t1_jd5ob6c wrote

Wtf differentiates a regular neighbor and a young professional neighborhood?

Weird personal tag to use

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p300ern OP t1_jd5x6zk wrote

>Quinsigamond village.

I mean it looks like a university town, and I don't want to live right next to students.

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SomeHomeOwner t1_jd9k1xt wrote

Your lack of understanding doesn't warrant your shitty response.

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Notfromcorporate t1_jecvvtw wrote

Naw.

It’s a stupid question.

“What town do middle class whites live in??” Is essentially what they’re asking

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sunshinedaydream56 t1_jd5yw1r wrote

Try Princeton places apartments - near shrewsbury st but also property managed so they handle the snow removal etc, in addition to being close to shopping

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p300ern OP t1_jdarlow wrote

>Princeton places apartments

They have really good reviews. Thank you!

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hikingto t1_jd6aw38 wrote

I’d say the best neighborhood for young professionals would be the area around Elm Park. There’s lots of WPI students that live in that area

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bartnd t1_jd7i0gg wrote

Here's a similar thread from a month ago with a decent discussion.

Not sure why 'young professional' is treated as a curse word around here.

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Speedwagon1935 t1_jd5vkng wrote

The college students here are surprisingly more tame and reasonable compared to ones in regular big cities for whatever reason.

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28Widget t1_jda2avx wrote

I live near downtown/central business district & love it. Kelley Square is another good place to look. The only challenge you might find in this area is covered parking. I move my car to the city garages during storms.

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