Worcester, NY

New York · Metropolitan · City

4.1 Great / 5.0
1,017 Population
$76,731 Median Income
$140,900 Home Value
43°F Avg Temperature
35.7 yrs Median Age
26.4% Bachelor's Degree+
4.1
Overall
4.1
Economy
5.0
Affordability
3.1
Education

People

Population1,017
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density119/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 77.2%

Economy

4.1/5
Median Income$76,731
Per Capita Income$28,509
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty Rate15.0%
County GDP$1,320M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$140,900
Median RentN/A
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,579

Health

Obesity32.1%
Diabetes8.8%
Depression22.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Jan / Jul18° / 66°
Rain48 in/yr
Snow86 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 36 (Good)

Education

3.1/5
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+94.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.39
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute32 min
Work From Home9.8%
BroadbandN/A

How Worcester Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$76,731
Home Value$140,900
Poverty Rate15.0%
Bachelor's Degree+26.4%
Unemployment0.0%
Avg Temperature42.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,017
Population Density119 per sq mi
Median Age35.7 years
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Male 47.3%
Female 52.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 77.2% Black 0.3% Other 22.5%
White77.2%
Black or African American0.3%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races22.5%

Language

English Only98.1%
Spanish Speakers1.9%
English 98.1% Spanish 1.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability19.4%
Health Insurance95.0%

Income

2% above avg
Median Household Income$76,731
Per Capita Income$28,509
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,050
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$67,256

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.0%
Poverty Rate15.0%
Total Establishments (County)710
County GDP$1,320M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation62
Healthcare Facilities55
Retail Stores90
Manufacturing30
Total Establishments710

Industry Mix

Restaurants 62 Healthcare 55 Retail 90 Manufacturing 30

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$67,256
Avg Property Tax Paid$7,238

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time32.4 min
Work From Home9.8%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

50% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$140,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied98.7%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedroom$1,579
3 Bedroom$1,976
4 Bedroom$2,193

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$7,238
Effective Tax Rate (est.)5.14%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.1%
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure29.0%
Asthma11.7%
COPD6.3%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity23.4%
Depression22.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage95.0%
Regular Checkup76.8%
Premature Death Rate7,415 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.7 / 10
Exercise Access35.0%
Healthcare Facilities (County)55
Restaurants (County)62

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)3

Temperature

18°F Jan 66°F Jul
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Average42.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation47.6 in
Annual Snowfall85.5 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median36.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,816 ft (554 m)
Land Area8.6 sq mi (22.2 km²)
Population Density119 per sq mi
Latitude42.6141°
Longitude-74.7398°
County FIPS36095

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.3%
D 34.7%

Republican +30.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.4%
High School+94.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.39

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density119 per sq mi
Land Area8.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)3

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