Webster, MA

Massachusetts · Metropolitan · City

2.6 Fair / 5.0
12,300 Population
$60,384 Median Income
$303,900 Home Value
$1,112 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
480 Violent Crime / 100K
36.4 yrs Median Age
18.8% Bachelor's Degree+
2.6
Overall
3.1
Economy
3.8
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.5
Education

People

Population12,300
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density4,141/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 66.5%

Economy

3.1/5
Median Income$60,384
Per Capita Income$32,638
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty Rate14.8%
County GDP$60,947M

Housing

3.8/5
Home Value (Census)$303,900
Zillow Value$428,213
Median Rent$1,112
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,300

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes10.8%
Depression28.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime480/100K
Property Crime2,057/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft106.7/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Jan / Jul24° / 71°
Rain49 in/yr
Snow47 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 37 (Good)

Education

2.5/5
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+90.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.49
Libraries (County)70

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute27 min
Work From Home5.7%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations3

How Webster Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$60,384
Home Value$303,900
Median Rent$1,112
Poverty Rate14.8%
Bachelor's Degree+18.8%
Unemployment6.1%
Violent Crime480.2 /100K
Avg Temperature48.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population12,300
Population Density4,141 per sq mi
Median Age36.4 years
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

White 66.5% Black 7.9% Hispanic 0.3% Other 25.3%
White66.5%
Black or African American7.9%
Hispanic or Latino0.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races25.3%

Language

English Only78.8%
Spanish Speakers21.2%
English 78.8% Spanish 21.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability18.9%
Health Insurance96.8%

Income

20% below avg
Median Household Income$60,384
Per Capita Income$32,638
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,378
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$91,314

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate6.1%
Poverty Rate14.8%
Total Establishments (County)27,743
County GDP$60,947M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,794
Healthcare Facilities2,309
Retail Stores2,429
Manufacturing818
Total Establishments27,743

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,794 Healthcare 2,309 Retail 2,429 Manufacturing 818

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$91,314
Avg Property Tax Paid$7,321

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time26.9 min
Work From Home5.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

8% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$303,900
Zillow Home Value Index$428,213

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$387,450
Price Per Sq Ft$262
Homes Sold (month)4
Sale-to-List Ratio98.2%
Price Drops0.0%
Active Inventory1

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied43.6%

Rental Costs

4% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,112

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,727
1 Bedroom$1,822
2 Bedroom$2,300
3 Bedroom$2,858
4 Bedroom$3,232

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$7,321
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.41%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes10.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure32.9%
Asthma13.2%
COPD7.6%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity28.7%
Depression28.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.9%
Physical Distress (14+ days)15.6%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.8%
Regular Checkup79.2%
Premature Death Rate6,707 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.8 / 10
Exercise Access91.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)2,309
Restaurants (County)1,794

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime480.2 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape59.3 /100K
Robbery47.4 /100K
Aggravated Assault373.5 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,057.0 /100K
Burglary462.4 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,487.9 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft106.7 /100K
Arson23.7 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)70

Temperature

24°F Jan 71°F Jul
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Average48.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation48.9 in
Annual Snowfall46.6 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median37.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation523 ft (159 m)
Land Area3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density4,141 per sq mi
Latitude42.0463°
Longitude-71.8745°
County FIPS25027

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.9%
D 53.9%

Democrat +10 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.8%
High School+90.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.49

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density4,141 per sq mi
Land Area3.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)3
Public Libraries (County)70

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)70

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