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Natick, MA vs Worcester, MA

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- The median age of a home in Natick is 24.1% younger than the median age of a home in Worcester.
 Natick, MAWorcester, MAUnited States
 Median Home Age58  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$365,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.6%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock63.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.81.3%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$15.9$11.0
 Homes Owned65.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock7.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented31.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Natick, MAWorcester, MAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,040$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,910  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,260$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,530  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,070$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,400  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Natick, MAWorcester, MAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.4%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Natick, MAWorcester, MAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock14.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9995.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock22.2%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99912.7%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock3.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99919.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.5%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Natick, MAWorcester, MAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock4.6%13.6%
 2000 to 20097.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198914.7%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock7.9%14.8%
 1960 to 19696.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock11.6%10.0%
 1940 to 19499.8%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock43.3%12.2%
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Reviews for Natick    4 Reviews
Robert · Natick, MA
A+ for families. B- for others.
Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Natick since the summer of 2006. Here is my honest review. Pros: 1. We landed here for its proximity to Boston via the Commuter Rail, and right now  More

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Chantal · Natick, MA
Awesome
Over 10 years ago

They have public transportation (a bus). And the city has two stops on the commuter rail to Boston. I like  More

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Barbara C · Natick, MA
The Town
Over 15 years ago

Natick is a suburb of Boston, approximately 22 miles west. The public schools here are known for their high quality. The town itself is very family-oriented. I love  More

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Reviews for Worcester    11 Reviews
Ted · Cleveland, OH
Incorrect about Worcester
Over 11 years ago

I don't understand why your statistics say there aren't any Hispanics/Latinos in Worcester. I'm Puerto Rican, and I grew up there. There are plenty of Latin people all  More

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Mary · Worcester, MA
Healthcare Choices
Over 13 years ago

Great healthcare statewide, not just in  More

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Fran · Lancaster, PA
Worcester Bargain Education & Arts Mecca
Over 15 years ago

Though I don't live there, Worcester is a first class bargain for a great first class education! Worcester has at least 10 great colleges and universities in this city,  More

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