Worthington, MA is a small town located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. According to the bestplaces rankings for the 01098 Zip code, Worthington has an estimated total population of 2,059 and ranks 30th out of the 44 cities in Hampshire County. The overall cost of living index for this zip code is 147 compared to the national average of 100. Worthington has an unemployment rate of 2.8% which is lower than the US average rate (3.7%). The town also ranks well in terms of housing affordability and education with a median home value of $391,400 and a high school graduation rate of 90%. Additionally, Worthington scores highly when it comes to diversity as its population is composed of 38% White and 48% African American residents. All these factors combined make Worthington an attractive place for residents with many opportunities available for growth and development.
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