Webster, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Worcester County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,300
Population
4,141/sq mi density
$60,384
Median Income
$32,638 per capita
$303,900
Home Value
$443,772 Zillow
$1,112
Median Rent
30.7% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
643
Violent Crime/100K
817 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$60,384 median income, 9.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$303,900 home value, $1,112/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
643 violent crimes/100K (69% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$303,900
8% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,112/mo
4% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
43.6%
33% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,490
Median year built: 1953
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$303,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$443,772
Redfin Median Sale
$384,000
Median Sale Price
$384,000
Median List Price
$387,450
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
43.6%
Owner-Occupied
56.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,300/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,232/mo
Census median rent:
$1,112/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$384,000
Median Days on Market
62 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$262
Active Inventory
1
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1953
Average age of housing stock: 73 years
Homeownership Rate
43.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $303,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $443,772 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $384,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $384,000 |
| Median List Price | $387,450 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $262 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,112 |
| FMR Studio | $1,727 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,822 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,300 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,858 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,232 |
Market
| Days on Market | 62 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 1 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $262 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 43.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 56.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 43.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,490 |
| Median Year Built | 1953 |
| Rent Burden | 30.7% |