At a Glance
Median Income
$63,750
$26,241 per capita
Home Value
$225,000
Zillow: $375,904
Median Rent
$839/mo
16.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
40.3%
90.3% high school+
Obesity Rate
26.3%
11.2% 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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Worcester residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,241. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,178 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Worcester is $225,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,904. Median rent is $839/month, with 16.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
40.3% of adults in Worcester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Worcester has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population113
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density942/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$26,241
Unemployment
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$5,191M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304
Housing
A+
Home Value$225,000
Rent$839
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$375,904
Housing Units42
Rent Burden16.9%
Health
Obesity26.3%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,124/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
Elevation749 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.3%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+20.6%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 70%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Worcester was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.