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MA area data

Worcester, MA

Aggregated across 9 ZIP codes in Worcester.

Population: 207,324 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Worcester, MA is $408,543 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $468,483 after a median 24 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,120/month. 51 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, cold wave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$408,543

Typical home value

+2.1%

1-year change

24

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$408,543
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+12.0%
5-year appreciation
+32.7%
10-year appreciation
+128.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$408,733
House Price Index (state)
493.1 (+3.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$468,483
Median list price
$450,039
Median price per sqft
$262
1-year sale-price change
+5.5%
Median days on market
24 days
Homes sold (recent period)
454
For-sale inventory
317
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
322
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
24 days
New listings (monthly)
132

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,120/mo
1-year rent change
+1.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,577/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,587/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,043/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,560/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,915/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
51
Elementary schools
36
Middle schools
4
High schools
9
Charter schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Worcester, Worcester Cultural Academy Charter Public School, Ma Academy for Math and Science
Schools include
Doherty Memorial High, Flagg Street, May Street, Midland Street, Tatnuck

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, cold wave, hurricane, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
218
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)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.3°F
Average high
59.4°F
Average low
39.4°F
Annual precipitation
50.4 in
Annual snowfall
47.5 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
298
Days with Moderate air quality
67
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

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
16
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
31
Nearest airport
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
32
Hospitals include
DAY KIMBALL HOSPITAL, JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WINDHAM COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,365 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1952
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
301,530
Average weekly wage
$1,410
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,690

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

How it compares

WorcesterState medianUS median
Typical home value$408,543$618,851$288,527
Median sale price$468,483$585,000$325,000
Median days on market24 days27 days51 days
Typical rent$2,120/mo$2,767/mo$1,809/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 typical home value in Worcester, MA?
$408,543.
What is the median sale price in Worcester, MA?
$468,483.
How long do homes take to sell in Worcester, MA?
Median days on market: 24 days.
What is typical rent in Worcester, MA?
Typical rent: $2,120/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Worcester, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, cold wave, hurricane, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Worcester, MA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 218 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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?
51 schools (36 elementary, 4 middle, 9 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
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: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Worcester

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