Worcester, MA
Living in Worcester
Bikeability50
Walkability72
Commute53
Public Transit55
Affordability58
Public Safety33
Airports58
Hospitals38
Colleges99
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Schools27
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Residents
185kPopulation+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
$48kMedian 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
$227kMedian Home Value-$16k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$946Median 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
Colleges
Colleges near Worcester, MA
Becker College
0 miles, W
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
0 miles, N
Clark University
2 miles, SW
Worcester State University
2 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Worcester, MA
St Vincent Hospital
1 miles, E
Adcare Hospital of Worcester Inc
1 miles, NE
Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital
2 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Worcester, MA
Worcester Regional Airport
3 miles, W
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
42 miles, SE
Manchester Airport
50 miles, N