Worcester County, MA
Living in Worcester County
Bikeability31
Walkability42
Commute32
Public Transit37
Affordability42
Public Safety58
Airports56
Hospitals31
Colleges94
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools53
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
825kPopulation+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
$75kMedian 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
$281kMedian Home Value-$2.2k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$907Median 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
Holden Christian Academy
4 miles, NE
McAuley Nazareth Home for Boys
5 miles, SE
Archway
5 miles, SE
Worcester Seventh-Day Adventist School
5 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Worcester County, MA
Anna Maria College
2 miles, NE
Worcester State University
6 miles, SE
Assumption College
6 miles, E
Becker College
7 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Worcester County, MA
Adcare Hospital of Worcester Inc
8 miles, E
St Vincent Hospital
8 miles, SE
Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital
9 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Worcester County, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
5 miles, SE
Bradley International Airport
46 miles, SW
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
48 miles, SE