Worcester Metro Area, MA-CT
Living in the Worcester Metro Area
Bikeability30
Walkability41
Commute34
Public Transit35
Affordability43
Public Safety61
Airports56
Hospitals33
Colleges95
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools53
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
941kPopulation+149k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated+2% (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
Asian4%
Black4%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate28%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$73kMedian Household Income+$9.3k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$270kMedian Home Value-$13k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$889Median Monthly Rent+$154 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K20%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene44%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas30%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Worcester Metro Area
United States45
Massachusetts37
Property Crime in the Worcester Metro Area
United States48
Massachusetts28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump42%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 14 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 11 |
| Mar | 35 | 4 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 30 | 4 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Worcester Metro Area
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding61
Tornado9
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Worcester Metro Area, MA-CT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Worcester Metro Area, MA-CT
McAuley Nazareth Home for Boys
3 miles, NE
Archway
3 miles, NE
Worcester Seventh-Day Adventist School
5 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Worcester Metro Area, MA-CT
Worcester State University
5 miles, NE
Clark University
6 miles, NE
College of the Holy Cross
6 miles, E
Becker College
7 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Worcester Metro Area, MA-CT
St Vincent Hospital
7 miles, NE
Adcare Hospital of Worcester Inc
8 miles, NE
Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital
9 miles, NE
Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus
10 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Worcester Metro Area, MA-CT
Worcester Regional Airport
4 miles, NE
Theodore Francis Green State Airport
43 miles, SE
Bradley International Airport
43 miles, SW