Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Leominster, MA

25 neighborhoods with growth potential — still affordable, increasingly walkable, and showing improving conditions. Ranked by affordability, walkability, employment, safety, and air quality.

Population: 43,6202026 Data

Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Leominster, MA — Key Takeaways

Leominster has 25 neighborhoods showing growth potential. The most affordable up-and-coming area is Russell CDP with a median home value of $247,900. The strongest job market is in Devens CDP with an unemployment rate of 1.0%.

Leominster has a population of 43,620, a median household income of $75,620, an unemployment rate of 6.0%, and a poverty rate of 9.1%. The median home value citywide is $323,400, which is 15% above the national average of $281,900.

Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.

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Top 3 Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods

Edgartown CDP

97/100

Up-and-Coming Score

Unemp: 0.0%

Cheshire CDP

97/100

Up-and-Coming Score

Unemp: 0.0%

Russell CDP

63/100

Up-and-Coming Score

$247,900

Unemp: 0.0%

Complete Rankings — 25 Neighborhoods

Up-and-coming neighborhoods in Leominster ranked by growth potential score, with median home value, walk score, unemployment rate, crime rate, and rent.
#	Neighborhood	Score	Median Home	Walk Score	Unemployment	Crime Rate	Rent
	Edgartown CDP	97	N/A	—	0.0%	0.7 per 1K	N/A
	Cheshire CDP	97	N/A	—	0.0%	0.7 per 1K	N/A
	Russell CDP	63	$247,900	—	0.0%	0.7 per 1K	$864
4	South Ashburnham CDP	58	$282,300	—	0.0%	0.7 per 1K	N/A
5	Northfield CDP	55	$273,200	—	2.2%	0.7 per 1K	$915
6	Holland CDP	52	$277,000	—	3.1%	0.7 per 1K	$1,165
7	Sturbridge CDP	52	$373,500	—	0.0%	0.7 per 1K	$1,625
8	Devens CDP	50	$397,800	—	1.0%	0.7 per 1K	N/A
9	Oxford CDP	50	$313,500	—	1.6%	0.7 per 1K	$911
10	East Brookfield CDP	50	$338,000	—	1.3%	0.7 per 1K	$988
11	Hatfield CDP	49	$451,900	—	1.5%	0.7 per 1K	$944
12	North Westport CDP	49	$356,500	—	1.7%	0.7 per 1K	$1,130
13	Rutland CDP	48	$324,900	—	2.1%	0.7 per 1K	$1,110
14	Kingston CDP	48	$468,800	—	2.3%	0.7 per 1K	$1,398
15	Lunenburg CDP	47	$397,300	—	2.4%	0.7 per 1K	N/A
16	Cordaville CDP	47	$711,800	—	2.7%	0.7 per 1K	N/A
17	Mashpee Neck CDP	47	$518,600	—	2.6%	0.7 per 1K	N/A
18	Smith Mills CDP	47	$339,400	—	2.4%	0.7 per 1K	$658
19	Granby CDP	46	$303,800	—	4.3%	0.7 per 1K	$859
20	Barre CDP	44	$283,900	—	6.8%	0.7 per 1K	N/A
21	Wilbraham CDP	44	$342,900	—	3.8%	0.7 per 1K	$1,125
22	East Pepperell CDP	43	$393,300	—	4.5%	0.7 per 1K	$1,400
23	Cedar Crest CDP	41	$572,100	—	5.3%	0.7 per 1K	N/A
24	Hanson CDP	40	$459,600	—	5.8%	0.7 per 1K	N/A
25	Weweantic CDP	27	$370,500	—	12.5%	0.7 per 1K	$488

Rankings by Category

Top 5 up-and-coming neighborhoods in Leominster for each growth-potential metric.

Most Affordable

Lowest median home value

1
Russell CDP
$247,900
2
Northfield CDP
$273,200
3
Holland CDP
$277,000
4
South Ashburnham CDP
$282,300
5
Barre CDP
$283,900

Lowest Unemployment

Lowest unemployment rate

Safest

Lowest violent crime rate

1
Edgartown CDP
0.7 per 1K
2
Cheshire CDP
0.7 per 1K
3
Russell CDP
0.7 per 1K
4
South Ashburnham CDP
0.7 per 1K
5
Northfield CDP
0.7 per 1K

Lowest Rent

Lowest median rent

Highest Income

Highest median household income

1
Cordaville CDP
$190,170
2
Cedar Crest CDP
$176,548
3
Mashpee Neck CDP
$135,536
4
Kingston CDP
$124,048
5
Sturbridge CDP
$123,375

Lowest Poverty

Lowest poverty rate

How We Identify Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Leominster

Up-and-coming neighborhoods are identified using a Growth Potential Score that evaluates five weighted categories. These areas are still affordable relative to the city average but show strong fundamentals that suggest improving conditions and future appreciation.

Affordability vs City Average: 30% weight
Walkability & Transit: 25% weight
Job Market (Unemployment): 20% weight
Safety: 15% weight
Environment (Air Quality): 10% weight

Neighborhoods that are priced below the city median home value score higher on affordability. Walkability reflects the Walk Score, indicating access to amenities on foot. A low unemployment rate signals a strong local economy. Safety is measured by violent crime rates per 1,000 residents. Air quality uses the EPA Air Quality Index (AQI), where lower values indicate cleaner air.

Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most up-and-coming neighborhoods in Leominster?

The top up-and-coming neighborhoods in Leominster are: Edgartown CDP, Cheshire CDP, Russell CDP, South Ashburnham CDP, Northfield CDP. These areas combine affordability, walkability, low unemployment, and improving conditions.

Which neighborhoods in Leominster are still affordable but improving?

The most affordable up-and-coming neighborhood in Leominster is Russell CDP with a median home value of $247,900. The national median is $281,900.

Is Leominster a good place to buy property for appreciation?

Leominster has a median home value of $323,400. There are 25 neighborhoods showing growth potential based on affordability, walkability, and economic indicators.

Which up-and-coming neighborhoods in Leominster have the lowest unemployment?

Devens CDP has the lowest unemployment rate among up-and-coming neighborhoods in Leominster at 1.0%. The national average is 3.7%.

What is the median household income in Leominster?

The median household income in Leominster, MA is $75,620. The national median is $74,580.

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