Worcester, Massachusetts
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City Overview
As of 2009, Worcester's population is 173,966 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 1.63 percent.
The median home cost in Worcester is $219,940. Home appreciation the last year has been -9.90 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Worcester's cost of living is 0.25% Higher than the U.S. average.
Worcester public schools spend $8,070 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 0 students per teacher in Worcester.
The unemployment rate in Worcester is 9.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Worcester jobs have Decreased by 3.10 percent.
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People
The 2009 Worcester, MA, population is 173,966. There are 4,668 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Worcester, MA
The median age is 35.3. The US median is 37.6. 45.11% of people in Worcester, MA, are married. 10.05% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.4 people. 16.84% of people are married, with children. 11.71% have children, but are single.
Race in Worcester, MA
72.13% of people are white, 8.96% are black, 6.58% are asian, 0.47% are native american, and 11.93% claim 'Other'.
17.45% of the people in Worcester, MA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 82.55% are non-hispanic).
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Plenty to Do: Worcester has a lot going for it. Housing costs much less than Boston. There are plenty of great places to eat and drink on the cheap. Worcester has great theaters,... (read more)Lots of colleges here!: If you are looking for academia, this meduim sized city has lots to offer. And, many other colleges within an hour's... (read more)Disagree with good schools in the country, Worcest: That whole area has the WORST schools in the country. Yes, great colleges, but the test scores are at the very bottom. Check out greatschools.com for examples.... (read more)Have an opinion about Worcester? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Worcester Click Here
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Health
There are 313 physicians per 100,000 population in Worcester, MA. The US average is 170.
Worcester, MA Health Index
Air quality in Worcester, MA is 21 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Worcester, MA is 52 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 31 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Worcester, MA, is 9.10%, with job growth of -3.10%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 24.70%.
Worcester, MA Taxes
Worcester, MA,sales tax rate is 5.00%. Income tax is 5.95%.
Worcester, MA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $21,055, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $40,471.
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| Unemployment Rate | 9.10% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -3.10% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 24.70% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 5.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 5.95% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $21,055 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $40,471 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 20.19% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 12.56% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 12.25% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 15.57% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 18.01% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 9.87% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 8.25% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.45% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.65% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.20% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 10.55% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 22.42% | 20.24% |
| Service | 17.94% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 26.28% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.06% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 6.42% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 16.34% | 14.44% |
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Housing
The median home value in Worcester, MA, is $219,940. Home appreciation is -9.90% over the last year. The median age of Worcester, MA, real estate is 57 years.
Worcester, MA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 54.15% of the Worcester, MA, population. 5.23% of houses and apartments in Worcester, MA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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| Median Home Age | 57 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $219,940 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -9.90% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 40.76% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 5.23% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 54.15% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $14.16 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 0.26% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 0.37% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 0.36% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 0.70% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 1.63% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.41% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 33.67% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 37.49% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 5.82% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 2.42% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 1.38% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.18% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 6.14% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 1.36% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 2.88% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 9.40% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 8.92% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 8.87% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 11.18% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 10.59% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 40.66% | 13.55% |
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Crime
Worcester, MA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 6. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Worcester, MA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Plenty to Do: Worcester has a lot going for it. Housing costs much less than Boston. There are plenty of great places to eat and drink on the cheap. Worcester has great theaters,... (read more)Lots of colleges here!: If you are looking for academia, this meduim sized city has lots to offer. And, many other colleges within an hour's... (read more)Disagree with good schools in the country, Worcest: That whole area has the WORST schools in the country. Yes, great colleges, but the test scores are at the very bottom. Check out greatschools.com for examples.... (read more)Have an opinion about Worcester? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Worcester Click Here
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Climate
Worcester, MA, gets 45 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 58 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 127.
On average, there are 197 sunny days per year in Worcester, MA. The July high is around 81 degrees. The January low is 17. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 51 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Plenty to Do: Worcester has a lot going for it. Housing costs much less than Boston. There are plenty of great places to eat and drink on the cheap. Worcester has great theaters,... (read more)Lots of colleges here!: If you are looking for academia, this meduim sized city has lots to offer. And, many other colleges within an hour's... (read more)Disagree with good schools in the country, Worcest: That whole area has the WORST schools in the country. Yes, great colleges, but the test scores are at the very bottom. Check out greatschools.com for examples.... (read more)Have an opinion about Worcester? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Worcester Click Here
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Education
Worcester, MA, schools spend $8,070 per student. There are 0 pupils per teacher, 1,167 students per librarian, and 462 children per counselor in Worcester, MA schools.
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Lots of colleges here!: If you are looking for academia, this meduim sized city has lots to offer. And, many other colleges within an hour's... (read more)Disagree with good schools in the country, Worcest: That whole area has the WORST schools in the country. Yes, great colleges, but the test scores are at the very bottom. Check out greatschools.com for examples.... (read more)good schools: Worcester has certain schools, public and private that are among the best in the country, and the colleges are fantastic. This is a college town and Massachusetts is a... (read more)Have an opinion about Worcester? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Worcester Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Worcester, MA, takes 25 minutes. 73% of commuters drive their own car alone. 13% carpool with others. 4% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
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Plenty to Do: Worcester has a lot going for it. Housing costs much less than Boston. There are plenty of great places to eat and drink on the cheap. Worcester has great theaters,... (read more)Lots of colleges here!: If you are looking for academia, this meduim sized city has lots to offer. And, many other colleges within an hour's... (read more)Disagree with good schools in the country, Worcest: That whole area has the WORST schools in the country. Yes, great colleges, but the test scores are at the very bottom. Check out greatschools.com for examples.... (read more)Have an opinion about Worcester? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Worcester Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Worcester, MA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Worcester, MA is more expensive.
Overall, Worcester, MA cost of living is 100.25.
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57.43% of the people in Worcester, MA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 41.18% are Catholic; 6.27% are Protestant; 0.27% are LDS; 6.33% are another Christian faith; 2.60% in Worcester, MA are Jewish; 0.03% are an eastern faith; 0.76% affilitates with Islam.
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Lots of colleges here!: If you are looking for academia, this meduim sized city has lots to offer. And, many other colleges within an hour's... (read more)Wackster, MA: Not enough diversity or people of color. If you are a young single black woman the dating scene is non existent and the pickings are slim. The cost of living is high,... (read more)meh: i lived in worcester for two years. it's really dirty and if you don't like to drink and dance you will find hardly anything to do here. i grew up right outside of... (read more)Have an opinion about Worcester? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Worcester Click Here
| Percent Religious | 57.43% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 41.18% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 6.27% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.27% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 1.51% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 1.40% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.91% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.20% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 1.16% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.08% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 6.33% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 2.60% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.03% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.76% | 0.54% |
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56.41% of the people in Worcester, MA are registered as Democrats. 42.30% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.29%.
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Plenty to Do: Worcester has a lot going for it. Housing costs much less than Boston. There are plenty of great places to eat and drink on the cheap. Worcester has great theaters,... (read more)Cheap and Fun City: Worcester has some great places to eat and drink. It costs much less to live here than closer to Boston. ... (read more)Lots of colleges here!: If you are looking for academia, this meduim sized city has lots to offer. And, many other colleges within an hour's... (read more)Have an opinion about Worcester? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Worcester Click Here
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