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MA area data

Worcester, MA

Aggregated across 9 ZIP codes in Worcester.

Population: 207,324 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Worcester, MA is $414,003 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $473,611 after a median 35 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,161/month. 49 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coldwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$414,003

Median home value

+2.0%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$414,003
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+13.3%
5-year appreciation
+33.8%
10-year appreciation
+129.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$414,144
House Price Index (state)
467.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$473,611
Median list price
$477,575
Median price per sqft
$256
1-year sale-price change
+0.8%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
312
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
24 days
New listings (monthly)
142

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,161/mo
1-year rent change
+0.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,278/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,597/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,044/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,658/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,067/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
49
Elementary schools
35
Middle schools
4
High schools
8
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Worcester, Ma Academy for Math and Science, Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public (District)
Schools include
Doherty Memorial High, Flagg Street, May Street, Midland Street, Tatnuck

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hocomonco Pond (6.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.9°F
Average high
61.1°F
Average low
46.6°F
Annual precipitation
57.4 in
Annual snowfall
46.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
268
Days with Moderate air quality
93
Highest AQI recorded (year)
148

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
267
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
60,604
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
65,352

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
139
Nearest national park
Minute Man National Historical Park (27 mi)
National parks include
Minute Man National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
266
Nearest airport
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
41
Hospitals include
UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTH - HARRINGTON HOSPITAL, UMASS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE-MARLBOROUGH HOSPITAL, ADCARE HOSPITAL OF WORCESTER INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.2 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
15
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,365 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,952
Housing built before 1970
65.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.7%
Median annual property tax
$4,407
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
75.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
297,809
Average weekly wage
$1,309
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
824

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WorcesterState medianUS median
Median home value$414,003$625,940$289,727
Median sale price$473,611$585,000$325,000
Median days on market35 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$2,161/mo$2,768/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,407$5,436$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Worcester, MA?
$414,003.
What is the median sale price in Worcester, MA?
$473,611.
How long do homes take to sell in Worcester, MA?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in Worcester, MA?
Typical rent: $2,161/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Worcester, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Worcester, MA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Worcester, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Worcester, MA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Worcester, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Worcester, MA?
49 schools (35 elementary, 4 middle, 8 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Worcester, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 15.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Worcester, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Worcester, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Worcester

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