At a Glance
Median Income
$76,731
$28,509 per capita
Home Value
$140,900
Zillow: $166,105
Violent Crime
186/100K
1,776/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.4%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
246 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Worcester residents earn a median household income of $76,731 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,509. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 710 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Worcester is $140,900 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,105. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Worcester reports 186 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,776/100K.
Education
26.4% of adults in Worcester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Worcester has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,017
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density119/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,731
Per Capita$28,509
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$1,320M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,900
Rent
Ownership98.7%
Zillow$166,105
Housing Units334
Rent Burden9.0%
Crime
F
Violent186/100K
Property1,776/100K
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,415/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,816 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute32 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Worcester was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.