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Worcester, Massachusetts: Median Home Price, Schools & Crime by Town

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for Worcester, Massachusetts, town by town. Free, data-only, no listings.

In Worcester, Massachusetts, the median home price is $497,826; median household income is $95,939; the population is 867,788; schools rate 6.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 436.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 29.2 minutes.

Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research

Worcester at a glance

Population

867,788

Median Household Income

$95,939

Typical Home Value

$497,826

School District Rating

6.3

Violent Crime Rate

436.3

Avg Commute Time

29.2

About Worcester

Worcester has a population of 867,788. The median home value is $497,826, 26% below the Massachusetts median. Median household income is $95,939 (8% below the Massachusetts median). The most populated towns are Worcester, Leominster, and Fitchburg.

Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.

Towns in Worcester

60 towns, by population.

Worcester at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of Worcester?
Worcester has a population of 867,788 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in Worcester?
The median home value in Worcester is $497,826. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
What is the median household income in Worcester?
Median household income in Worcester is $95,939 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
What state is Worcester in?
Worcester is in Massachusetts.
How many towns are in Worcester?
Worcester contains 60 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.

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