Central Massachusetts · Town guide
Living in Shrewsbury, MA.
A popular suburb on Lake Quinsigamond next to Worcester, with Route 9 and I-290 access and a strong single-family market.
Shrewsbury at a glance
- Median single-family
- $699,000
- ▼ 0.6% vs. last year
- Median condo
- $511,125
- ▼ 2.6% vs. last year
- Days on market
- 38
- single-family, year to date
- Sale vs. original list
- 99.5%
- single-family, year to date
- Residential tax rate
- $11.50
- per $1,000, FY2026
- Population
- 39,620
- 2024 Census estimate, +3.4% since 2020
- To Boston
- 34 mi
- straight line to City Hall
- MBTA rail & ferry
- No MBTA rail station in town
Shrewsbury market · August 2026 year to date
The numbers, before the opinions.
| Measure | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $699,000 | $511,125 |
| Change vs. last year | ▼ 0.6% | ▼ 2.6% |
| Sales closed | 177 | 54 |
| Median days on market | 38 | 51 |
| Sale price vs. original list | 99.5% | 97.0% |
| For sale at month end | 50 | 28 |
| Months of supply | 2.3 | 3.5 |
Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Shrewsbury Local Market Update (PDF, opens in a new tab) (MLS PIN data). Year-to-date figures except homes for sale and months of supply, which are for the latest month. A town median is a starting point; the right price is street by street.
Side by side · August 2026 year to date
How does Shrewsbury compare with nearby towns?
| Town | Median single-family | Median condo | Days on market | Tax rate (FY2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | $699,000 ▼ 0.6% | $511,125 | 38 | $11.50 |
| Worcester | $465,000 ▲ 3.3% | $308,500 | 40 | $13.28 |
| Westborough | $830,000 ▼ 0.3% | $539,995 | 51 | $15.93 |
| Grafton | $740,000 ▲ 7.4% | $480,000 | 34 | $13.69 |
| Holden | $581,950 ▼ 5.4% | $360,000 | 35 | $13.48 |
| Clinton | $525,000 ▲ 14.1% | $415,000 | 29 | $12.98 |
Year-to-date medians from each town's MAR Local Market Update; tax rates per $1,000 from the Mass. Division of Local Services. Nearby = closest town centers among the towns I cover.
Town guide
What it's like to live in Shrewsbury.
What is it like to live in Shrewsbury?
Shrewsbury is a well-established suburb on the east side of Lake Quinsigamond from Worcester. Route 9 runs through it, and it's close to I-290 and the Mass Pike.
It's a common move-up destination for buyers who work in Worcester or along the Route 9 and I-495 corridors.
What are Shrewsbury's neighborhoods like?
A quick orientation, not a ranking:
| Area | What it's like | Worth a look if you want |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury Center | Town center with older homes | A traditional center |
| Near Lake Quinsigamond | Residential streets near the lake | Water access |
| Near Route 9 | Neighborhoods close to shopping and highways | Convenience |
| Outer neighborhoods | Newer subdivisions and larger lots | Space |
What does housing look like in Shrewsbury?
Shrewsbury is mostly single-family, with capes, colonials, ranches, and newer homes, plus condo and townhome communities.
How is the commute from Shrewsbury to Boston?
Shrewsbury has no MBTA rail station. Residents use Worcester's Union Station or Westborough's station, or drive via Route 9, I-290, and the Mass Pike.
Where do people spend time in Shrewsbury?
- Lake Quinsigamond
- Dean Park
- Route 9's shopping and restaurants
What should buyers and sellers know about Shrewsbury?
- No rail in town; map your commute.
- Homes near Route 9 can have traffic noise.
For public school information, see the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's school and district profiles (Shrewsbury Public Schools).
Questions people actually ask.
Does Shrewsbury have a train?
No. Worcester's and Westborough's commuter rail stations are nearby.
Is Shrewsbury a good move-up town?
It's a popular one near Worcester, with a median shown above.
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What is the median home price in Shrewsbury, MA?
The median single-family sale price in Shrewsbury was $699,000 for August 2026 year to date, compared with $703,500 for the same period a year earlier. The median condo sold for $511,125. Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MLS PIN data).
How fast are homes selling in Shrewsbury?
Single-family homes that sold in Shrewsbury during August 2026 year to date spent a median of about 38 days on market and sold for 99.5% of their original list price on average, according to MAR.
What is the property tax rate in Shrewsbury, MA?
Shrewsbury's FY2026 residential property tax rate is $11.50 per $1,000 of assessed value (Massachusetts Division of Local Services). On a home assessed at the median single-family sale price, that's roughly $8,040 a year; your actual bill depends on the assessed value.
Is there a train from Shrewsbury to Boston?
There's no MBTA rail station in Shrewsbury. It's about 34 miles from Boston in a straight line; most residents drive or use a station in a nearby town.
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Sources: market figures, Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Local Market Update (data: MLS PIN; © ShowingTime Plus); tax rate, Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Municipal Databank, Tax Rates by Class; population, U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates for cities and towns; stations, MBTA (V3 API); distance, OpenStreetMap Nominatim (town center); miles are straight-line to Boston City Hall. Numbers retrieved 2026-09-25.