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Area data

Worcester, MA — ZIP 01608

Population: 4,932 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$190,259
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+15.9%
5-year appreciation
+58.5%
10-year appreciation
+224.4%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$190,787
House Price Index
467.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$160,000
Median list price
$224,978
Median days on market
96 days
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+1.1%
New listings (monthly)
4

Rents

Typical rent
$1,953/mo
1-year rent change
-5.9%

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
iceStorm, coldWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding, lightning

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.7 in
Annual snowfall
73.3 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
268

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
15
Nearest national park
New England National Scenic Trail (31 mi)
Nearest airport
Spencer Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
138
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-1,365 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Median annual property tax
$1,448
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
69.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
297,809
Average weekly wage
$1,309
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
824

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents