Worcester, MA
Maps & Population Facts
Population
184,743
Population Density
4,945
Labor Participaton
61.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
30.0%
Median Household Income
$45,869
Median Individual Income
$30,801
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$45,149
Housing Estimates
Median House Value
$210,600
Median Gross Rent
$1,015
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,674
Housing Units
78,036
People who reside in Worcester live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
32%
Apt, Condo, Other
68%
Analysis
Income
Households in Worcester earn signifcantly less money than the national median income, averaging 24% less per household.
Housing
Worcester has a median house price of $210,600. The cost of homeownership is comparable with other areas. The cost of renting in Worcester is % more than the national average.
| Percent | |
|---|---|
| Renter Occupied Households | 38% |
| New Construction (Built after 2000) | 6% |
Demographics
The median age in Worcester is 34. Worcester has a population that is significantly younger than in comparison to the US median age.
Worcester ranks average for having an educated population. The percent of residents who have a college degree is comparable with other areas.
Housing Data
Housing Comparison
| Worcester | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Property Value | 210,600 | 385,400 | 217,600 |
| Median Mortgage Payment | 1,674 | 2,108 | 1,513 |
| Median Gross Rent | 1,015 | 1,208 | 1,012 |
| Property Vacancy | 9.3% | 10.0% | 12.6% |
| % Renters | 58% | 38% | 36% |
| Residents per Sq. Mi. | 4,945 | 885 | 93 |
Personal Comparison
| Worcester | Massachusetts | USA | |
| Median Household Income | 45,869 | 77,385 | 60,336 |
| Median Individual Income | 30,801 | 41,700 | 33,646 |
| Median Income (Full-Time) | 45,149 | 60,923 | 46,881 |
| Median Age | 34.2 | 39.5 | 38.1 |
| Labor Participation | 61.2% | 67.8% | 62.8% |
| Attained College Degree | 30.0% | 43.4% | 32.0% |
Population Density Analysis
Worcester, MA
4,945
Residents per Sq. Mile
The population density of Worcester is comparable to that of a Small City.
Major City
10,000 Residents +
Mid-Sized City
5,000 Residents +
Small City
2,500 Residents +
Suburban
500 Residents +
Rural
100 Residents +
Remote
1 Residents +