Worcester, MA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

185,186

Unemployment

5.0%

Poverty

19.7%

Median Home

$241,800

Median Income

$51,647

Median Rent

$1,115

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Worcester SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

6/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

9.5

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Worcester, MA Crime Report

4,864
Total Crimes

2,631.3
Total Crimes / 100k People

12.16%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Worcester / 100k People	Massachusetts / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	4,864	2,631.3	1,362.0	2,346.0

Violent Crime	1,169	632.4	308.8	387.8
Murder	10	5.4	2.3	6.5
Robbery	210	113.6	43.7	73.9
Aggravated Assault	909	491.8	235.9	279.7
Property Crime	3,695	1,998.9	1,053.2	1,958.2
Burglary	667	360.8	149.7	314.2
Larceny	2,581	1,396.3	804.3	1,398.0
Car Theft	447	241.8	99.2	246.0

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Worcester, MA Cost Of Living

120
Worcester's Overall Cost Of Living

1.2x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Worcester	Massachusetts	National Average
Overall	120	132	100

Services	127	119	100
Groceries	111	112	100
Health	118	123	100
Housing	108	164	100
Transportation	113	109	100
Utilities	122	116	100

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Worcester, MA Photos

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Rankings for Worcester in Massachusetts

Ranks #30 in Cheapest Places To Live In Massachusetts

Ranks #106 in Best Places To Live In Massachusetts

Ranks #117 in Worst Places To Live In Massachusetts

Map Of Worcester, MA

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Population over time in Worcester

Year	Population	% Change
2020	185,186	-0.0%
2019	185,195	0.2%
2018	184,743	0.6%
2017	183,677	0.2%
2016	183,382	0.5%
2015	182,511	0.3%
2014	181,901	0.2%
2013	181,473	0.5%
2012	180,519	0.3%
2011	179,994	-

Race / Ethnicity in Worcester

White

54.4% (100,706)

African American

11.9% (22,031)

American Indian

0.3% (508)

Asian

7.2% (13,328)

Hawaiian

0.1% (100)

Other

0.4% (769)

Two Or More

2.7% (4,944)

Hispanic

23.1% (42,800)

Race	Worcester	MA	USA
White	54.4%	70.8%	60.1%
African American	11.9%	6.8%	12.2%
American Indian	0.3%	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	7.2%	6.7%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.1%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.4%	0.8%	0.3%
Two Or More	2.7%	2.7%	2.8%
Hispanic	23.1%	12.0%	18.2%

Gender in Worcester

Female

50.8% (94,127)

Male

49.2% (91,059)

Gender	Worcester	MA	USA
Female	50.8%	51.5%	50.8%
Male	49.2%	48.5%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Worcester for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

5.0% (9,259)

9-12th Grade

9.0% (16,666)

High School / GED

29.0% (53,703)

Some College

18.0% (33,333)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (14,814)

Bachelor's Degree

19.0% (35,185)

Master's Degree

8.0% (14,814)

Professional Degree

2.0% (3,703)

Doctorate Degree

2.0% (3,703)

Education	Worcester	MA	USA
< 9th Grade	5.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	9.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	29.0%	24.0%	27.0%
Some College	18.0%	15.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	19.0%	25.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	8.0%	14.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	2.0%	3.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Worcester, Massachusetts

Less than $10,000

9.7% (1,792,196)

$10,000 to $14,999

7.1% (1,317,505)

$15,000 to $24,999

10.3% (1,901,583)

$25,000 to $34,999

9.2% (1,711,758)

$35,000 to $49,999

12.7% (2,357,830)

$50,000 to $74,999

15.7% (2,908,861)

$75,000 to $99,999

11.1% (2,061,948)

$100,000 to $149,999

14.2% (2,632,193)

$150,000 to $199,999

5.4% (1,004,972)

$200,000 or more

4.5% (829,749)

Income	Worcester	MA	USA
Less than $10,000	9.7%	5.0%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	7.1%	4.1%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	10.3%	6.8%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	9.2%	6.4%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	12.7%	9.0%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	15.7%	13.9%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	11.1%	12.0%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	14.2%	18.0%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	5.4%	10.6%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	4.5%	14.3%	8.3%

Worcester, MA
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Rankings for Worcester in Massachusetts

Ranks #30 in Cheapest Places To Live In Massachusetts

Ranks #106 in Best Places To Live In Massachusetts