Worcester County, MA

Living in Worcester County

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 42
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Commute 32
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Public Transit 37
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Affordability 42
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Public Safety 58
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Airports 56
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Hospitals 31
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Colleges 94
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Schools 53
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Residents

825k Population +33k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
36% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black5%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate28%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$75k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$281k Median Home Value -$2.2k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$907 Median Monthly Rent +$172 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier31%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene42%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas32%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Worcester County

United States45
Massachusetts37

Property Crime in Worcester County

United States48
Massachusetts28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (54%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump41%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 4 14
Feb 27 3 11
Mar 35 4 9
Apr 46 4 2
May 56 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 69 4 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 50 5 0
Nov 40 4 2
Dec 30 4 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Worcester County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding62
Tornado10
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Worcester County, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Worcester County, MA

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Archway
5 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Worcester County, MA

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Anna Maria College
2 miles, NE
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Assumption College
6 miles, E
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Becker College
7 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Worcester County, MA

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St Vincent Hospital
8 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Worcester County, MA

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