Worcester, Massachusetts

Population 182,680

Worcester is located in Worcester County, MA. The population is 182,680, making Worcester the largest city in Worcester County and the 2nd largest city in the state of Massachusetts.

There are 49 public schools in Worcester with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Worcester is moderate , and there are 184 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Worcester is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Worcester property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Worcester include Shrewsbury, Auburn and Millbury.

Worcester Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 14.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 55.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 30%

Crime Rate

7.32% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 200
  • Violent Crimes: 630
  • Robbery: 124
  • Burglary: 425
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

13.27% Lower than national avg.
  • 184 offenders in Worcester
  • 10.07 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

1,022 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 23
  • Registered Polluters: 38
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 961

Unemployment

Very High 4.6%
  • Massachusetts unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

49 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 49 K-12 public schools in Worcester, MA and 18 private schools. Homefacts rates Worcester's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.

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184 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Worcester, MA

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104 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Worcester, MA issued 104 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 104 permits, 88 were issued for single family homes and 16 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Worcester, MA issued 61 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 61 permits, 53 were issued for single family homes and 8 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,103
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,162
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,491
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,843
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,022

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Environmental Hazards

1022 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (340/354)
    Worcester, MA has 96.05% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Worcester, MA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.81 Average
    Worcester, MA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 24.87°
  • February 27.97°
  • March 38.27°
  • April 48.63°
  • May 58.74°
  • June 65.43°
  • July 72.33°
  • August 70°
  • September 63.22°
  • October 51.58°
  • November 41.27°
  • December 31.2°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Worcester, MA

Earthquakes
Worcester, MA has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Worcester, MA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Worcester, MA has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Worcester, MA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Worcester, MA: $44,020

Unemployment

Unemployment in Worcester is 4.6%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 41.22%
White Collar - 58.78%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Charlie Baker
  • Sen. Edward J. Markey
  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren

City Representatives

  • James McGovern

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

12 FCC Towers view all