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Southbridge, Massachusetts
Commercial Real Estate

Southbridge is the 116th largest community in Massachusetts, down in southern Worcester County along Route 131. It's a regional employment center, and the jobs are in healthcare, manufacturing, and retail.

17,806

Population

$14.66

Tax Rate / $1,000 (FY2025)

1

Available Properties

$59,397

Median Household Income

Commercial Corridors

Key Business Districts

Main Street

Downtown retail and professional services

Crane Street

Multi-tenant retail and office

Hamilton Street

Mixed commercial

Zoning

Zoning Districts

Central Commercial (CC)Business (B)Industrial (I)

Regional Access

Transportation

  • Route 131: East-west connector through town center

  • Route 169: North to Worcester (25 min), south to Connecticut

  • I-84 (Connecticut): 15 minutes south via Route 131

  • I-90 (Mass Pike): 15 minutes north via Sturbridge

Economic Base

Major Employers

UMass Memorial Health - Harrington

Healthcare

Southbridge Savings Bank

Finance

Savers Bank

Finance

Liberty House / Providence House NH

Healthcare

Top Employment Sectors

1,598

Healthcare & Social Assistance

1,261

Retail Trade

1,202

Manufacturing

Investment Thesis

Why Southbridge?

Commercial rents in Southbridge are cheap and there's a solid labor pool to draw from. The hospital, UMass Memorial Health - Harrington, is the anchor here. It runs over 1,400 caregivers, so you get steady foot traffic and steady employment off it. I-84 and I-90 are close, which puts you within reach of both the Connecticut and Boston markets.

Common Questions

Southbridge Commercial Real Estate FAQ

Southbridge has 108,576 SF of office space across 6 buildings and 34,150 SF of industrial space. Downtown Main Street offers retail and professional service storefronts, while Crane Street and Hamilton Street provide multi-tenant retail and mixed commercial options. Healthcare-related office space is in demand near UMass Memorial Health - Harrington.

Local Insights

Market Momentum

  • UMass Memorial Health - Harrington continues to expand, employing 1,400+ caregivers and driving healthcare-related tenant demand

  • Main Street revitalization efforts bringing new dining and retail concepts to the downtown core

  • Manufacturing sector remains active with 1,200+ workers, supporting industrial space absorption

  • Dual interstate access (I-84 and I-90 within 15 minutes) positions Southbridge as a cross-border distribution option

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Market data last updated: December 2024. Sources: Town Assessor, U.S. Census, MA DOR.