Worcester, MA

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

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

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Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$67,544 median income, 4.1% unemployment

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Affordability

3.8 / 5.0

$339,500 home value, $1,415/mo rent

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

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Mines

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4 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Worcester, MA.

Name	Description
Gen. Henry Knox Trail	Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Highland Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Communist Chinese Intervention	3 November 1950 - 24 January 1951. Marker is on Front Street.
The United Nations Defensive	27 June - 15 September 1950. Marker is on Front Street just east of Foster Street, on the right when traveling west.
The United Nations Offensive	16 September - 2 November 1950. Marker is at the intersection of Front Street and Foster Street, on the right when traveling west on Front Street.