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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)
0
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
Regional Access
Transportation
Route 131: East-west connector through town center
Route 169: North to Charlton and Route 20, south to Connecticut
I-84: About 15 minutes west via Route 131 to Sturbridge, then on to Hartford
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.
Southbridge has a single property tax rate of $14.66 per $1,000 of assessed value for FY2025. This rate applies to both residential and commercial properties, making tax calculations straightforward for investors evaluating commercial acquisitions.
Southbridge offers affordable commercial rents with a strong labor pool of 8,561 employed residents. UMass Memorial Health - Harrington employs over 1,400 caregivers, driving healthcare-related tenant demand. The town has dual interstate access with I-84 and I-90 both within 15 minutes, positioning it as a cross-border distribution option between Massachusetts and Connecticut.
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.