Worcester, MA

Living in Worcester

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Bikeability 50
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Walkability 72
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Commute 53
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Public Transit 55
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Affordability 58
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Public Safety 33
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Airports 58
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Hospitals 38
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Colleges 99
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Schools 27
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Residents

185k Population +5.1k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
30% College-Educated
53% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian7%
Black12%
Caucasian55%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate29%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household53%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$3.1k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab1%
Walked7%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$227k Median Home Value -$16k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$946 Median Monthly Rent +$207 (2010–19)
38% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached32%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier47%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K26%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene17%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas52%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Worcester

United States45
Massachusetts37
Worcester Metro Area40
Worcester County43

Property Crime in Worcester

United States48
Massachusetts28
Worcester Metro Area23
Worcester County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (58%)(37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump37%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 4 14
Feb 28 3 12
Mar 36 4 9
Apr 47 4 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 50 5 0
Nov 41 4 2
Dec 31 4 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Worcester

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding57
Tornado9
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Worcester, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Worcester, MA

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Venerini Academy
1 miles, E
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Notre Dame Academy
1 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Worcester, MA

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Becker College
0 miles, W
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Clark University
2 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Worcester, MA

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St Vincent Hospital
1 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Worcester, MA

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Manchester Airport
50 miles, N