Best Places to Live in Harvard, Massachusetts

Harvard, MA is stunningly beautiful and has a unique charm that makes it a great place to live. The town is located in the rolling hills of central Massachusetts and is home to a thriving community of friendly residents. The historic village center is alive with local shops, restaurants, galleries and activities for all ages. Hiking trails can be found throughout the area, giving you the opportunity to explore nature at its finest. Harvard also boasts excellent schools and universities, as well as an abundance of cultural attractions for people of all ages. Whether you’re looking for an active lifestyle or a safe area to raise your family, Harvard has something to offer everyone who calls it home! Mid-sized city - Center of Massachusetts between Connecticut/Rhode Island and New Hampshire border.

State: Massachusetts
County: Worcester County
Metro Area: Worcester Metro Area
City: Harvard

Zip Codes: 01451 01467
Cost of Living: 52.2% higher
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 470 ft above sea level

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Harvard, Ma Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
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Pros
Educated population
Local arts and culture
Central location

Cons
Economy
Harsh winters
Cost of living

What Bert Has To Say About Worcester Metro Area

Worcester is the second largest city in Massachusetts. From its roots in the Industrial Revolution, it is evolving into a diverse research, manufacturing, and technology center, featuring a significant health care presence and a large biotechnology research park. The downtown is being gradually restored and modernized. Origins as a cultural center continue with the area’s many small museums and colleges, as well as a good set of small performing arts amenities. Mountain areas to the west and lakes mainly north offer good recreation opportunities. Cost of living is influenced by more expensive areas east and is high for local income levels.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Harvard is 4.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Harvard jobs have increased by 4.0%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Harvard's cost of living is 52.2% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Harvard's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Harvard, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Worcester county remained very strongly Democratic, 57.6% to 39.7%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Harvard's population is 6,829 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 1.7%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 33.3 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Harvard is Real Estate: $819,700. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.1%.

SCHOOLS

Harvard public schools spend $15,601 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 13.5 students per teacher in Harvard. More Education

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Housing Market in Harvard

It's a good time to buy in Harvard. Home Appreciation is up 11.1% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Harvard is $819,700.

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01451 01467

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