Worcester County, MA — Market Snapshot
Real estate market data for Worcester County, Massachusetts. Census demographics, rental trends, and economic indicators for investors and developers.
Population
861,664
ACS 2023Median Household Income
$102,142
ACS 2023Renter-Occupied
34%
ACS 2023Median Rent
$1,376/mo
ACS 2023Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023
Population & Income Profile
Age Distribution
Household Income Distribution
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Housing Affordability
Affordability Label
Moderate (4-5x)
ACS 2023Price-to-Income Ratio
6.7x
Redfin SFR ÷ FRED Per Capita IncomeAt 6.7x price-to-income, median home prices in Worcester County are elevated relative to income.
Affordability label: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. Price-to-income: Redfin median sale price (SFR, Dec 2025) ÷ FRED per capita personal income (Q4 2025).
Housing Market Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023. Monthly Housing Cost: ACS B25105. Property Tax: ACS B25103.
Home Price Index
Worcester County HPI
265.5
FRED Q4 2025Since 2020
+54.9% ↑
vs. 2020 baseline“Worcester County home values have appreciated 54.9% since 2020, trailing the Massachusetts statewide average of 57.3%.”
Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) — FHFA House Price Index. Updated Q4 2025.
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Economic Indicators
▲ +49.1% since 2020
State Overview
Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED). Updated Q4 2025.
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