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Worcester, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Washington County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
113 Population 942/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $26,241 per capita
$225,000 Home Value $367,313 Zillow
$839 Median Rent 16.9% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
142 Violent Crime/100K 2,108 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 23.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$225,000 home value, $839/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Worcester, VT

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$26,241 per capita
Home Value
$225,000
20% below
Zillow: $367,313
Median Rent
$839/mo
28% below
16.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
142/100K
63% below
2,108/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.3%
20% above
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
23.4%
550% above
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.3%
18% below
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
251 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)

Income
85%
Home Value
80%
Rent
72%
Poverty
97%
Bachelor's
120%
Unemployment
650%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Worcester a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,241. The unemployment rate stands at 23.4% (550% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 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 $367,313. 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.

Safety & Crime

Worcester reports 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,108/100K.

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. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Data Overview

People

Population113
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density942/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans94.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$26,241
Unemployment23.4%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$5,191M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,304

Housing

A+
Home Value$225,000
Rent$839
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$367,313
Housing Units42
Rent Burden16.9%

Crime

F
Violent142/100K
Property2,108/100K

Health

Obesity26.3%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,124/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
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
Broadband37.0%
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.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.