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Worcester, Massachusetts

city · Worcester County

At a glance

207,055
Population
$374,400
Median home value (all homes)
23% above U.S. median
$441,802
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,487/mo
Median rent
10% above U.S. median
$70,102
Median household income
11% below U.S. median
24.1 min
Average commute
91%
Homes with broadband
28.1%
Locations with fiber available
6.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 111 — 11% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing41% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities18% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost10% below
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates85.7%
College graduates35.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Worcester Economic Development
Worcester Economic Development Department provides business and community development support for Worcester, including site identification, financing and permits, and oversees housing and neighborhood development and planning in the city.
county Central Mass Reg. Planning Comm.
The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission is a regional planning agency serving 40 communities in Central Massachusetts. It provides transportation planning, GIS services, and regional collaboration and community planning.
region Montachusett Regional Planning Com
MRPC provides technical planning assistance to 22 member communities in the Montachusett Region of greater north central Massachusetts, offering comprehensive planning, GIS data analysis, grant writing and administration, and transit/transportation planning services.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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