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Worcester, MA
Massachusetts · Worcester County · Worcester Metro
Worcester is a large city in Massachusetts with a population of 205,501. Residents earn $67,544 per year, which is 10% below the national average.
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
205,501
Population
5,501/sq mi density
$67,544
Median Income
$35,825 per capita
$339,500
Home Value
$423,326 Zillow
$1,415
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
269 sunny days/yr
630
Violent Crime/100K
2,050 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$67,544 median income, 4.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$339,500 home value, $1,415/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
630 violent crimes/100K (66% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Explore Near Worcester
Haunted Places
5
Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings
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Historic Markers
4
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Haunted Places Near Worcester, MA
5 reported haunted locations found near Worcester, MA.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Hope Cemetery | Around this huge cemetery there are many other smaller cemeteries. Ghosts have been sighted at the statue of Jesus being held up by an angel. Sounds of children laughing and other ghostly sounds. |
| Spider Gates cemetery | It is said that this cemetery leads through the gates of hell. The cemetery got its name because of the spider like web patterns on the gates. There is supposedly a tree there called "The Hanging Tree" where someone had committed suicide by hanging themselves to this tree. There is a river located in the far end of the cemetery that is called "The River Stix" quoted from the bible. There is on tree near the cemetery that if you put a certain type of stone upon it you will be able to see the d... |
| Spider Gates Cemetery | NO TRESSPASSING - A very dangerous cemetery. There is a spider looking design on the gate to the cemetery, hence the name, Spider Gates Cemetery. It is said that sightings of wandering ghosts the sensations of someone brushing against them have been reported. Fainting often occurs as the images and sensations become too strong to bear. It is said that some have died from massive heart attacks when they were over come with fear. Update - There are warning signs the further you get in, no one... |
| Stone Tavern | is haunted by the ghost of an unknown child. |
| The Old Worcester State Hospital | Has blood stains on the walls and now remains all boarded up. People have supposedly heard the screams of the patients who died there. - February 2007 Update: Worcester State is heavily patrolled by Worcester Police. Always get permission. |