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Realtors Guide to Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

The following information is provided by top Shrewsbury MA Realtor, Bill Gassett of RE/MAX Executive Realty. If you have any questions about Shrewsbury, specifically Real Estate, please get in touch!

I have been working as a Shrewsbury real estate agent for the past thirty-four years. It is an excellent community between Southborough and Worcester.

Shrewsbury is a town located in Worcester County, Central Massachusetts, named after Shrewsbury, England. The town is a suburb of Boston and Worcester – about 45 minutes from Boston and 10 minutes to downtown Worcester.

The town has a total of 21.6 miles and is bordered on the west by Worcester, separated by Lake Quinsigamond; to the north is Boylston and Interstate 290; Grafton bounds southside, and Northborough and Westborough are to the east.

Within 13 miles (center of each city) of Shrewsbury, cities and towns include Northborough, Worcester, Westborough, Grafton, Millbury, Clinton, Holden, Marlborough, Southborough, Hudson, Sutton, Northbridge, Hopkinton, and Ashland, MA.

Shrewsbury’s town offers its residents much, such as the aesthetic appeal of many 200-year-old buildings, an array of ethnic restaurants, and a strip of high-end boutiques. When residents want even more excitement, they can jump on the commuter rail that goes straight to Boston. Other local attractions in or near Shrewsbury include:

Shrewsbury Village- 1 mi
Eco Tarium – 5 mi
Higgins Armory – 5 mi
Quinsigamond Lake- 5 mi
Union Station – 5 mi
Worcester Art/History Museum – 5 mi
Worcester Centrum -DCU- 5 mi
Mechanics Hall – 7 mi
Peter Pan Bus Terminal – 8 mi
Auburn Mall – 10 mi
Solomon Pond Mall – 10 mi
Wrentham Outlet Mall – 45 mi
Fenway Park- 60 mi
Gillette Stadium – 60 mi

Shrewsbury MA Real Estate

If you’re buying real estate or considering relocating to Shrewsbury, MA, you will find many residential options to choose from.

Whether you’re looking for luxury and estate homes, a nice single-family home, a townhome, or maybe even a short sale or other investment property, I am a Shrewsbury MA Realtor® that can help you find exactly what you’re looking for!

The median home value is $348,600, with home appreciation at -2.14% over the last year. The median age of Shrewsbury, MA, Real Estate is 34 years.

Renters comprise 22.68% of the town’s population, and 3.06% of houses and apartments are unoccupied.

There is no doubt the town is quite popular due to the schools’ fantastic reputation, quality housing stock, and the convenience of a great location close to major routes.

Population Statistics

As of 2011, the population of Shrewsbury, MA was 33,571, and there are 1,632 people per square mile. The median age is 39.7 compared to the US median is 36.6. 57. 61% of people in Shrewsbury are married, and 7.80% are divorced. The average household size is 2.57 people. 48.72% of people are married with children, and 46.39% have children and single.

Climate and Health Index

Shrewsbury gets 46 inches of rain per year compared to the US average of 37 inches. Snowfall is 56 inches compared to the US average city that gets 25 inches. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 88.

On average, there are 197 sunny days per year, with July highs around 81 degrees and January lows around 17. Based on humidity during the hot months, the comfort index is 51 out of 100 (higher is more comfortable compared to the average comfort index of 44. Air quality is 38 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). Water quality is 52 on a scale to 100 (higher is better).

Economy

The unemployment rate is 6.30%, with job growth of -0.17%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 33.36%. The sales tax rate is 5.00%, and the income tax is 5.30%. The income per capita is $42,949, and the median household income is $86,669.

The most Common Industries in Shrewsbury include:

Professional, scientific, and technical services (11%)
Computer and electronic products (9%)
Finance and insurance (6%)
Health care (6%)
Construction (6%)
Educational services (5%)
Public administration (4%)

Population by Occupation in Shrewsbury:

Management, Business, and Financial Operations 22.11% 13.81%
Professional and Related Occupations 32.87% 22.68%
Service 9.51% 14.51%
Sales and Office 22.61% 25.22%
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0.05% 0.68%
Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance 4.66% 9.37%
Production, Transportation, and Material Moving 7.89%

Public Schools

Shrewsbury schools spend approximately $6,315 per student. There are 16 pupils per teacher, 1,967 students per librarian, and 922 children per counselor.

Shrewsbury School District 508-841-8400
Parker Road Preschool 508-841-8646
Beal Early Childhood Center 508-841-
Coolidge Elementary School 508-841-8880
Floral Street Elementary School 508-841-8720
Paton Elementary School 508-841-8626
Spring Street Elementary School 508-841-8700
Sherwood Middle School 508-841-8670
Oak Middle School 508-841-1200
Shrewsbury High School 508-841-8800

Colleges/Universities With Over 2000 Students Nearby

Quinsigamond Community College- about 5 miles; Worcester, MA
Worcester Polytechnic Institute – about 5 miles; Worcester, MA
Assumption College- about 6 miles; Worcester, MA
Clark University- about 6 miles; Worcester, MA)
College of the Holy Cross – about 6 miles; Worcester, MA
Worcester State College – about 7 miles; Worcester, MA
Framingham State College – about 15 miles; Framingham, MA

Educational Statistics

2 yr College Grad. 8.14% 7.47%
4 yr College Grad. 30.23% 17.42%
Graduate Degrees 22.49% 10.12%
High School Grads. 94.98% 84.72%

Hospitals/Medical Centers in Worcester County, MA

Local residents have 9 hospitals in Worcester County to choose from within a driving distance of Shrewsbury.

Linton Hospital
Milford Regional Medical Center
Memorial Hospital
Vincent Hospital
Heywood Hospital
UMASS Memorial Medical Center
Harrington Memorial Hospital
Health Alliance Hospitals
Adcare Hospital of Worcester

Parks in town

Mill Pond Park
Saint Johns Athletic Field
Jordan Pond Recreation Area
Shrewsbury Historic District
Dean Park

Transportation

The average one-way commute takes 31 minutes. 87% of commuters drive their own car alone, and 7% carpool with others. 1% take mass transit, and 3% work from home.

Train Stations nearest to Shrewsbury include Worcester, MA (4 miles) and Framingham, MA (16 miles).
Airports nearest to Shrewsbury include Logan International Airport (36 miles) in Boston, MA, and Worcester Regional Airport (9 miles) in Worcester, MA.

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Restaurants

There are some fantastic places to eat in town. Here are a few of the local favorites:

Willy’s Steakhouse and Grill – 2 Grafton Street. Well known for their excellent steaks!
Amici Trattoria – 582 Main Street. Italian cuisine.
Jimmy’s Tavern & Grill – 50 Boston Turnpike. A variety of American foods.
Bauhinia – 271 Grafton Street. Fine Chinese and Japanese food.

Bill Gassett – Shrewsbury Massachusetts Realtor®

If you’re considering selling your home, investment property, or other Shrewsbury Real Estate, allow me to help make the transaction a smooth and successful experience.

One of my areas of expertise is online marketing. Very few Realtors provide the type of online exposure I provide my clients.

My client’s homes and condominiums are found on the internet on the most viewed real estate portals, along with the multiple websites and blogs I use as promotional tools. If you do any real estate search, you will find this website, along with others I own, to be highly visible!

If you’re in the market to buy real estate, you will find various residential options to choose from to fit your lifestyle, budget, and needs.

Whether you’re looking to buy or sell Real Estate in Shrewsbury, I aim to provide expert advice and exceptional customer service utilizing the latest, cutting-edge Internet marketing technology.

When looking at the homes, I am marketing; you will notice we have vivid photography, well-thought-out property descriptions, and video tours to ensure our client’s properties stand out from the competition. We leave no stone unturned when marketing Shrewsbury real estate!

A few of my accomplishments that I am proud of include:

Graduated with B.S. in Marketing and Management Northeastern University Boston, MA. An active participant in the Cooperative Education Program.
Full-time Realtor for the past 36 years servicing Metrowest, MA, including Shrewsbury, MA.
Member of National Association of Realtors & Greater Boston Real Estate Board.
Before joining RE/MAX in 1996, I was one of the top agents in MA for Prudential Real Estate.
I have been ranked one of the top 5 RE/MAX agents in Massachusetts each year for fourteen out of the past fifteen years.
#1 agent at RE/MAX Executive Realty – a seven-office company with over 160 real estate agents. RE/MAX Executive Realty is one of the largest RE/MAX companies in Massachusetts, with offices in Hopkinton, Holliston, Grafton, Franklin, Marlborough, and Medfield.
Elected to RE/MAX Hall of Fame.
RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement award.
Have been ranked as high as #19 RE/MAX agent in the United States.
Featured in Who’s Who In Real Estate.
In 2012 was the #1 RE/MAX Realtor in all of New England.
In 2013 was the #3 RE/MAX Realtor in all of New England.
In 2015 was the #5 RE/MAX Realtor in all of New England.
In 2016 was the #1 RE/MAX Realtor in all of New England.
In 2016 was New England’s #3 RE/MAX Real Estate agent.
In 2017 was New England’s #6 RE/MAX Real Estate agent.
In 2018 was Massachusetts’s #1 RE/MAX Real Estate agent.

I have been listing and selling homes in and around Metrowest, Massachusetts for the last 36+ years. Call or email me so we can discuss how I can best serve your Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, Real Estate needs!

Bill Gassett ~ Realtor® Shrewsbury MA
RE/MAX Executive Realty
22 South Street Street #203, Hopkinton, MA 01748
Phone: 508.435.5356
Fax: 508.435.5550
Email: billgassett@remaxexec.com

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The above Shrewsbury, MA, Real Estate is a large part of what makes this community great! Need a Shrewsbury Real Estate agent? Get in touch. I would love to help you out.

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