Paxton, MA

Elevated, forested, quiet

Paxton sits on elevated terrain just west of Worcester — tree-covered hills, Moore State Park, and Anna Maria College. A town that feels more New Hampshire than Massachusetts.

Median price

$520,000

Price range

$425K — $1.1M

Days on market

28 days

School district

Wachusett Regional High (shared with Holden

The neighborhood

Living in Paxton.

Paxton is for buyers who want quiet, elevation, and real tree cover without leaving the region. Commute to Worcester is short; commute to Boston isn’t practical. For people whose work is in Central Mass, Paxton delivers the closest thing to rural living without losing infrastructure.

Trail runs at Moore State Park, Anna Maria College events, quiet roads winding through mature forest. It’s the Worcester County town that feels furthest from the highway.

At a glance

  • 01Moore State Park and hiking trails
  • 02Elevated terrain, forest cover
  • 03Anna Maria College
  • 04Wachusett Regional School District
SchoolsWachusett Regional High (shared with Holden, Princeton, Sterling, Rutland)
Commute15 min to Worcester, 80 min to Boston

Available homes

Current Paxton listings.

All Worcester County listings

Coming online

Live search is almost ready.

We’re finalizing the MLS connection. In the meantime, call Omar at 774-351-5085 and he’ll send hand-picked matches the same day.

Frequently asked

Paxtonreal estate — answered.

How rural is Paxton?+

Paxton is one of Worcester County’s more rural-feeling towns — large lots, significant forest cover, and a small town center. It’s not farmland rural, but it’s also not suburban.

What’s the Wachusett Regional School District like?+

Wachusett Regional is a five-town district (Holden, Paxton, Princeton, Rutland, Sterling) with a single regional high school. It’s one of New England’s largest high schools by area, with strong athletic and academic offerings.

How is Paxton’s commute?+

Fifteen minutes to Worcester makes Paxton a realistic Worcester-commuter town. Boston commuting isn’t viable from here — buyers accept that trade for the character of the town.

What’s Paxton’s median home price?+

Median single-family pricing in Paxton runs around $520,000 in early 2026, with larger estate-scale properties trading in the $800K–$1.1M range.

Buying or selling in Paxton?

Get Omar’s street-level take on Paxton.

Every neighborhood has a story the MLS doesn’t tell. Have a 15-minute conversation with Omar and get the specifics.