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Worcester, MA

Founded 1673Worcester CountyElev. 146 m
Population
205,501
Median home
$339,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
50
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Worcester

Worcester is home to roughly 205,501 residents. Worcester was founded in 1673 and sits in Worcester County. The median age is 34.1 and the median household income is $67,544. Homes carry a median value of $339,500, and about 42% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (50.5%). Around 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
205,501
Median age
34.1
Median household income
$67,544
Per-capita income
$35,825
Poverty rate
19.8%
High-school grad or higher
85.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
Unemployment
6.4%
Avg. commute
25.1 min
Work from home
10.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White50.5%
Hispanic or Latino24.9%
Black11.4%
Asian6.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts41.2%
Service20.2%
Sales & office17.7%
Production, transportation & material moving13.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$339,500
Median gross rent
$1,415/mo
Owner-occupied
42.4%
Median year built
1951
Households
79,089
Avg. household size
2.42

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Worcester has 50 public schools — 35 elementary, 4 middle, 8 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 8 schools
Reading34%
Math30%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Burncoat Senior HighHighGrades 9–12
Claremont AcademyHighGrades 7–12
Doherty Memorial HighHighGrades 9–12
Ma Academy for Math and Science SchoolHighGrades 11–12
North HighHighGrades 9–12
South High CommunityHighGrades 9–12
University Pk Campus SchoolHighGrades 7–12
Worcester Technical HighHighGrades 9–12
Burncoat Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Forest Grove MiddleMiddleGrades 7–8
Sullivan MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Worcester East MiddleMiddleGrades 7–8
Belmont Street CommunityElementaryGrades -1–6
Burncoat StreetElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime86% above national
Worcester718
Massachusetts327
United States386
↑ 13% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime17% below national
Worcester1,628
Massachusetts1,150
United States1,952
↓ 20% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Worcester Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Worcester.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Worcester County
Ice stormVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Worcester is in Worcester County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Worcester was founded in 1673 and sits in Worcester County. Elevation ~146 m.

Population trend
209K179K205,50120102024
Map of Worcester
Worcester, MA
Where Worcester is
BostonWorcesterSpringfieldCambridgeLowellBrockton
Historic places

260 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Malvern Road SchoolWorcester Corset Company FactoryStearns TavernWebster Street FirehouseSt. MarksFreeland Street SchoolAdriatic MillsSt. Matthews
Notable people from Worcester
Robert H. GoddardElizabeth BishopAlicia WittJohn AdamsRonald DworkinArthur KennedyDenis LearySamuel FullerH. Jon BenjaminGeorge Bancroft
People searches in Worcester
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Nearby cities
Marlborough (14 mi)Leominster (17 mi)Framingham (19 mi)Fitchburg (23 mi)Franklin (24 mi)Waltham (30 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Worcester, MA (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Worcester, Massachusetts.

Angel Alvarez, 51
Worcester · Worcester County · 01605
AKA Angel Alvarez Gonzalez
Miguel Villegas, 58
Worcester · Worcester County · 01605
AKA Miguel Abeyes, Carlos Gonzalez
Luis A Rodriguez, 63
Worcester · Worcester County · 01609
AKA Lais A Rodlisez, Luis A Rodriquez
Rene Sierra, 64
Worcester
AKA Raymond Roman, Renae Sierra
Joseph Smith, 50
Worcester · Worcester County · 01610
Donald Mark Taylor, 31
Worcester · Worcester County · 01605
Steven Childs Lewis, 62
Worcester · Worcester County · 01610
AKA Steve Lewis, Steven Childs Leiws
Steven C Clarke, 55
Worcester
AKA Steven Charles Clarke, Thomas Ramsey
Jason Hunter Lee, 46
Worcester · Worcester County · 01607
AKA Jason H Lee, Jason Lee
Jason Hunter Lee, 46
Worcester · Worcester County · 01607
Christopher M Thomas, 36
Worcester · Worcester County · 01610
AKA Christopher Morgan Thomas, Christopher Morgan Chmielicki
Richard S Lee, 53ABSCONDER
Worcester · 01604
AKA Richard Lee, Richard Sumner Lee
Richard Lee, 53
Worcester · Worcester County · 01610
Richard Dones, 65
Worcester · Worcester County · 01610
AKA Rickie Dones, Ricke Dones
Richard James Hoschek, 54
Worcester · Worcester County · 01607
AKA Richard J Hoschek, Richard Hoschek
Juan Gonzalez
Worcester · 01608

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Worcester — frequently asked

What is the population of Worcester, Massachusetts?
Worcester has a population of about 205,501, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Worcester?
The median home value in Worcester is $339,500, and the median gross rent is $1,415/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Worcester safe? What is the crime rate?
Worcester Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 718 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Worcester face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Worcester County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, cold wave, hurricane.
How many schools are in Worcester?
Worcester has 50 public schools (35 elementary, 4 middle, 8 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Worcester?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Worcester. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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