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Thinking About The Worcester, MA Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Worcester. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

84/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB

EnvironmentA

WeatherA+

Population

121,603

Median Home

$302K

Median Income

$56K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 121,603, Worcester is a large MA city. Median household income is $56K with homes valued around $302K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Worcester, MA. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$302K

Vacancy Rate

7.0%

Owner-Occupied

32%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Worcester, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

01604

Area Stats

Pop: 40,724

Home Value: $295K

01605

Area Stats

Pop: 30,590

Home Value: $291K

01610

Area Stats

Pop: 27,033

Home Value: $253K

01609

Area Stats

Pop: 23,256

Home Value: $386K

Worcester Area Map

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Nearby Areas

Explore the areas around Worcester — pick one to dig into its market, schools, and neighborhoods.

Watertown Area

Home: $722K33 mi away

Cambridge Area

Home: $1.0M35 mi away

Boston Area

Home: $986K38 mi away

Seekonk Area

Home: $434K39 mi away

Schools Near Worcester

Schools in and around Worcester, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (2)

Boylston Elementary School

Raymond E. Shaw Elementary

Middle Schools (15)

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School

Bryn Mawr

Calvin Coolidge School

Elmwood Street

Learning First Charter Public School

Ma Academy for Math and Science School

Major Howard W. Beal School

Mountview Middle

Oak Middle School

Pakachoag School

Parker Road Preschool

Sherwood Middle School

Swanson Road Intermediate School

University Pk Campus School

Woodland Academy

High Schools (3)

Auburn Senior High

Millbury Junior/Senior High

Shrewsbury High School

Private Schools (15)

ALHUDA ACADEMY

BANCROFT SCHOOL

CENTER FOR APPLIED BEHAVIORAL INSTRUCTION SCHOOL

Livability Grades

How Worcester stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB

EnvironmentA

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 4 most populated zip codes for Worcester and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.