Best Neighborhoods in Leominster, MA

25 neighborhoods ranked by safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life — powered by real data from the US Census, FBI, EPA, and Walk Score.

Population: 43,6202026 Data

Best Neighborhoods in Leominster, MA — Key Takeaways

The best neighborhood in Leominster is Edgartown CDP with a Kurby Score of 95/100. Leominster has 25 neighborhoods ranked by quality of life data. The safest neighborhood is Edgartown CDP with a violent crime rate of 0.7 per 1,000 residents, 81% below the national average of 3.6. The most affordable is Russell CDP with a median home value of $247,900.

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 Neighborhoods

Edgartown CDP

95/100

Kurby Score

Crime: 0.7

Lunenburg CDP

93/100

Kurby Score

$397,300

Crime: 0.7

Cedar Crest CDP

92/100

Kurby Score

$572,100

Crime: 0.7

Complete Rankings — 25 Neighborhoods

Best neighborhoods in Leominster ranked by Kurby Score, with median home value, walk score, crime rate, poverty rate, and unemployment rate.
#	Neighborhood	Kurby Score	Median Home	Walk Score	Crime Rate	Poverty	Unemployment
	Edgartown CDP	95	N/A	—	0.7 per 1K	0.0%	0.0%
	Lunenburg CDP	93	$397,300	—	0.7 per 1K	3.4%	2.4%
	Cedar Crest CDP	92	$572,100	—	0.7 per 1K	2.4%	5.3%
4	Cordaville CDP	92	$711,800	—	0.7 per 1K	0.9%	2.7%
5	Devens CDP	91	$397,800	—	0.7 per 1K	9.6%	1.0%
6	Russell CDP	91	$247,900	—	0.7 per 1K	6.1%	0.0%
7	Mashpee Neck CDP	91	$518,600	—	0.7 per 1K	3.3%	2.6%
8	Cheshire CDP	91	N/A	—	0.7 per 1K	6.9%	0.0%
9	Rutland CDP	90	$324,900	—	0.7 per 1K	2.9%	2.1%
10	Granby CDP	90	$303,800	—	0.7 per 1K	6.8%	4.3%
11	Barre CDP	89	$283,900	—	0.7 per 1K	2.7%	6.8%
12	Holland CDP	89	$277,000	—	0.7 per 1K	5.8%	3.1%
13	Oxford CDP	89	$313,500	—	0.7 per 1K	6.2%	1.6%
14	Weweantic CDP	89	$370,500	—	0.7 per 1K	0.8%	12.5%
15	Kingston CDP	88	$468,800	—	0.7 per 1K	2.2%	2.3%
16	Hatfield CDP	88	$451,900	—	0.7 per 1K	8.1%	1.5%
17	Wilbraham CDP	88	$342,900	—	0.7 per 1K	8.5%	3.8%
18	Sturbridge CDP	88	$373,500	—	0.7 per 1K	2.5%	0.0%
19	East Brookfield CDP	88	$338,000	—	0.7 per 1K	4.4%	1.3%
20	Hanson CDP	88	$459,600	—	0.7 per 1K	1.8%	5.8%
21	Northfield CDP	88	$273,200	—	0.7 per 1K	7.3%	2.2%
22	Smith Mills CDP	87	$339,400	—	0.7 per 1K	8.8%	2.4%
23	South Ashburnham CDP	87	$282,300	—	0.7 per 1K	16.9%	0.0%
24	North Westport CDP	87	$356,500	—	0.7 per 1K	8.1%	1.7%
25	East Pepperell CDP	87	$393,300	—	0.7 per 1K	2.2%	4.5%

Rankings by Category

Top 5 neighborhoods in Leominster for each quality-of-life metric.

Safest

Lowest violent crime rate

1
Edgartown CDP
0.7 per 1K
2
Lunenburg CDP
0.7 per 1K
3
Cedar Crest CDP
0.7 per 1K
4
Cordaville CDP
0.7 per 1K
5
Devens CDP
0.7 per 1K

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 Poverty

Lowest poverty rate

Lowest Unemployment

Lowest unemployment rate

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

How We Rank Neighborhoods in Leominster

Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates six weighted categories based on publicly available data:

Affordability: 25% weight
Walkability & Transit: 15% weight
Safety: 17% weight
Environment: 17% weight
Education: 13% weight
Economy: 13% weight

Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Affordability factors in home price-to-income ratio, rent, and electricity costs.

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

Lifestyle & Amenity Scores

Based on nearby amenities, noise levels, and quality of life factors

Parks84/100

Grocery15/100

Dining37/100

Nightlife0/100

Shopping0/100

Healthcare54/100

Daycare0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best neighborhoods in Leominster?

The top neighborhoods in Leominster based on the Kurby Score are: Edgartown CDP, Lunenburg CDP, Cedar Crest CDP, Cordaville CDP, Devens CDP. These rankings consider safety, walkability, affordability, air quality, and schools.

What is the safest neighborhood in Leominster?

The safest neighborhood in Leominster is Edgartown CDP with a violent crime rate of 0.7 per 1,000 residents. The national average is 3.6 per 1,000.

What is the most affordable neighborhood in Leominster?

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

What is the unemployment rate in Leominster?

The unemployment rate in Leominster, MA is 6.0%. The national average is 3.7%. The poverty rate is 9.1% (national average: 12.4%).

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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