Homes, values and local insight for Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Typical home value $458,000.
Reviewed and updated October 3, 2026 by Ryan and Megan Winslow, Winslow Homes
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Leicester is a Worcester County town made up of old mill villages: Leicester Center, Cherry Valley, Rochdale, Greenville, Mannville and Lakeside. It is known for its role in the Revolution, where Col. William Henshaw first used the term "minuteman," and for its hand card industry. At its peak, one-third of all hand and machine cards made in North America came from Leicester.
Leicester was purchased in 1686 by Roxbury businessmen and incorporated on February 15, 1713. The Nipmuc name for the land was Towtaid, meaning "open field." Pliny Earle of Leicester built the carding machine for Samuel Slater's Pawtucket mill, and the town's textile era ended in 1991 when Worcester Spinning and Finishing in Cherry Valley closed. About 11,000 people live here, and most commute to Worcester and other nearby cities. Daily life mixes working farms, village pizza shops and golf with a historic town common that hosts summer concerts.
The heart of town around the Town Common, and Town Hall at 3 Washburn Square. The Common area is a National Register Historic District and a local Architectural Conservation District, so exterior changes to buildings there are reviewed. ( source )
Former mill village off Route 9 (Main Street). Home to Towtaid Park, Eller's Restaurant and DeSouza's Catch. The last textile mill in town, Worcester Spinning and Finishing, closed here in 1991. ( source )
Historic mill village with its own 01542 mailing address. Home to Cooper's Hilltop Farm, run by the Cooper family since 1918. ( source )
One of the historic mill villages that once had its own fire company, school and branch library. Mill-era buildings and housing still shape the area. ( source )
Two smaller historic villages listed by the town among Leicester's mill villages. Carding and textile mills operated in these villages by the mid-1800s. ( source )
Prime rib, steaks and lobster dishes, with boiled lobster in summer. The Leicester location has served the town since 2003. ( source )
Tapas and Latin · 1230 Main StreetTacos, fajitas, birria and churrasco served in a historic lakeside landmark with a wine cellar. ( source )
American · Main Street, Cherry ValleyCherry Valley's neighborhood restaurant for lunch and dinner, with reservations, takeout and catering. ( source )
Barbecue · 132 Marshall Street, upstairs in the Sap House at Maple HillWood-smoked meats from a 250-gallon offset smoker, plus house-made angry pickles and ghost pepper salsa verde. ( source )
Diner, breakfast and lunch · 15 South Main StreetTraditional American breakfast and lunch with a few creative specials. ( source )
Pizza and pub · Main Street (Route 9)Known for its taco pizza. The Leicester location has a full bar and trivia on Thursday nights. ( source )
Hot dog stand · 244 Paxton StreetA longtime roadside stop for hot dogs and burgers. ( source )
Seafood · 509 Stafford Street, Cherry ValleyNeighborhood seafood spot in Cherry Valley. ( source )
Full bar with keno and trivia every Thursday night at the Leicester location. ( source )
Nine-hole course on Pleasant Street with a restaurant and bar. Open daily from 8 AM to dusk with no tee times needed, and fresh seafood on Friday nights. ( source )
18-hole course with five layouts on Marshall Street. Weekly leagues, and women play free on Wednesdays. ( source )
Classical Revival library completed in 1896, with programs, a children's room, museum passes and a local history collection. ( source )
Cherry Valley park with a playground, basketball court, one-wall handball court and pickleball court. ( source )
Family dairy since 1918 selling its own bottled milk, pasture-raised beef and pork, and local baked goods, eggs and cheese. Open 9 AM to 8 PM daily at 515 Henshaw Street, Rochdale. ( source )
Vegetable farm started in 2017 with a year-round farm store and CSA. Sells farm produce, eggs, and local meat, dairy and grocery items. ( source )
Independent nursery at 1894 Main Street since 1985. Grows most of its own stock and sells bark mulch for pickup or delivery. ( source )
Disc golf pro shop on Marshall Street. After the Sunday before Thanksgiving the property switches to Christmas tree sales. ( source )
The town's two big-box stores cover groceries, household goods and farm and pet supplies. ( source )
115-acre town park, formerly Laurel Hillside Camp, with open fields, forest trails and Burncoat Pond. It borders Mass Audubon's Burncoat Pond sanctuary. ( source )
in townField on Waite Street off Route 9 with swings, youth soccer and movie nights. ( source )
about 5 miles245-acre Mass Audubon sanctuary with about 2 miles of trails through fields and pine forest to the pond. Free, dawn to dusk, no dogs. ( source )
about 8 milesThe nearest state park property. 965 acres with picnicking at Howe Pond, cross-country skiing and a stretch of the 92-mile Midstate Trail. ( source )
about 25 milesNational park telling the farm-to-factory story of the Blackstone Valley. Leicester is a member community of the Blackstone Heritage Corridor. ( source )
about 35 milesNational wildlife refuge on the Nashua River for wildlife watching, photography and paddling. ( source )
The town's official historical museum and community center at 1 Paxton Street, run under the Historical Commission. ( source )
Second-floor museum in the 1896 library, open during library hours. The collection includes vital records, genealogies and town reports back to 1849. ( source )
National Register Historic District and local Architectural Conservation District at the center of town. ( source )
Farm animals live across the parking lot from the farm store, and visitors can stop by to see them. ( source )
Major art museum in neighboring Worcester with American Art galleries and an arms and armor collection of more than 1,000 objects. ( source )
Outdoor concert series on the Town Common, 6:30 to 8:30 PM, supported by local sponsors and donations. The 2026 season was its 36th year. ( source )
MayThe town's Memorial Day Committee organizes community events and ceremonies to honor fallen service members. ( source )
First Friday of the month, April to NovemberFlex-start PDGA C-tier disc golf rounds open to all levels. ( source )
Late November through DecemberThe disc golf course closes after the Sunday before Thanksgiving for Christmas tree sales. ( source )
Leicester Elementary School
MiddleLeicester Middle School
HighLeicester High School
Listed for reference, not ranked. Confirm school zoning for any address with the district. ( source )
Route 9 (Main Street) is the main road through town, linking Cherry Valley and Leicester Center with Worcester to the east and Spencer to the west.
AirportsWorcester Regional Airport (ORH), about 15 minutes. Boston Logan International, about 1 hour without traffic.
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The typical home in Leicester is worth $458,000, 8% below the Worcester County typical value of $498,000 and 31% below the Massachusetts typical value of $662,000.
Zillow Home Value Index for Leicester, August 2026. The middle of the market for single family homes and condos.
Home values in Leicester moved +28.0% over five years and +97.0% over ten.
Median gross rent in Leicester. Useful for investors running rental numbers.
Share of occupied homes in Leicester lived in by the owner.
Older homes often need inspection focus on roof, systems and windows.
Median household income in Leicester.
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Typical value $440,000 · 12,090 residents
Area guide →Typical value $467,000 · 17,323 residents
Area guide →Typical value $557,000 · 5,043 residents
Area guide →Typical value $436,000 · 211,286 residents
Area guide →Typical value $433,000 · 2,237 residents
Area guide →Typical value $505,000 · 14,173 residents
Area guide →See the full Worcester County real estate guide or the Massachusetts real estate guide.
The Zillow Home Value Index for Leicester was $458,000 in August 2026, +2.5% over the past year.
Leicester is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
About 11,224 people as of the 2024 Census Bureau estimate, up from 11,085 in 2020.
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88% of occupied homes in Leicester are owner occupied, based on the 2019 to 2023 American Community Survey.
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The typical home in Leicester is worth $463,117 as of August 2026, across 3 ZIP codes ranging from $424,036 in 01611 to $496,230 in 01542. Values moved +1.8% over the last 12 months at the middle ZIP code.
| ZIP | Typical value | 12 months | 5 years | Median sale, Mar to May 2026 | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01524 | $463,117 | +2.5% | +27.1% | ||
| 01542 | $496,230 | +1.6% | +26.3% | $479,000 | 115 |
| 01611 | $424,036 | +1.8% | +28.8% | $320,000 | 49 |
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index through August 2026 and the Redfin Data Center ZIP code tracker, March to May 2026. Ask Ryan and Megan for a value for your own home.
