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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$339,500
20% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,415/mo
22% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
42.4%
35% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
84,771
Median year built: 1951
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$339,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$435,944
Redfin Median Sale
$450,000
Median Sale Price
$450,000
Median List Price
$442,450
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
42.4%
Owner-Occupied
57.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,588/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,599/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,056/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,548/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,825/mo
Census median rent:
$1,415/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,150/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$450,000
Median Days on Market
34 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
83
Price Drops
14.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$275
Active Inventory
164
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1951
Average age of housing stock: 75 years
Homeownership Rate
42.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $339,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $435,944 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $450,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $450,000 |
| Median List Price | $442,450 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $275 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,415 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,150 |
| FMR Studio | $1,588 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,599 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,056 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,548 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,825 |
Market
| Days on Market | 34 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 14.0% |
| Homes Sold | 83 |
| Active Inventory | 164 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $275 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 42.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 57.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 42.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 84,771 |
| Median Year Built | 1951 |
| Rent Burden | 32.0% |