At a Glance
Median Income
$67,544
$35,825 per capita
Home Value
$339,500
Zillow: $435,944
Median Rent
$1,415/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
640/100K
1,580/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.1%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
15.3% smoking rate
How Worcester Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Worcester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Worcester a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Worcester residents earn a median household income of $67,544 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,825. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,743 business establishments, including 1,794 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Worcester is $339,500 , 20% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,944. Median rent is $1,415/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Worcester reports 640 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,580/100K. The murder rate is 7.1/100K.
Education
34.1% of adults in Worcester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Worcester has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population205,501
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density5,501/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born23.2%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,544
Per Capita$35,825
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$60,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,378
Housing
B+
Home Value$339,500
Rent$1,415
Ownership42.4%
Zillow$435,944
Housing Units84,771
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
F
Violent640/100K
Property1,580/100K
Murder7.1/100K
Assault518/100K
Burglary228/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,707/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation499 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.1%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed193 Mbps
EV Stations125
Libraries70
Did You Know?
The median home in Worcester was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Worcester Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
23.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 193 Mbps.
There are 1,794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.