Worcester, MA

Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Worcester County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
205,501 Population 5,501/sq mi density
$67,544 Median Income $35,825 per capita
$339,500 Home Value $435,944 Zillow
$1,415 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
640 Violent Crime/100K 1,580 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$67,544 median income, 6.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$339,500 home value, $1,415/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
640 violent crimes/100K (68% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Crime Overview

Violent Crime Rate
640
per 100,000 residents
68% above
US avg: 380/100K
Property Crime Rate
1,580
per 100,000 residents
19% below
US avg: 1,960/100K
Safety Rating
Above Average Crime
Safety grade: F (1.0/5.0)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Murder
7.1 avg 6.3
Rape
18.8 avg 40.0
Robbery
96.5 avg 73.9
Assault
517.8 avg 268.5

Property Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Burglary
227.9 avg 271.0
Theft
1,172.2 avg 1,401.9
Vehicle Theft
177.5 avg 282.7
Arson
2.8

Complete Crime Data

Violent Crime (per 100K)

Total Violent Crime640.2
Murder7.1
Rape18.8
Robbery96.5
Aggravated Assault517.8

Property Crime (per 100K)

Total Property Crime1,580.3
Burglary227.9
Theft/Larceny1,172.2
Vehicle Theft177.5
Arson2.8

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County)70