Worcester County, Massachusetts Housing Market
In Worcester County, Massachusetts, the median home value is $423,700, with a median monthly rent of $1,426. This places Worcester County at #245 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #10 within Massachusetts.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,410
- Establishments: 27,392
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 776
- Multi-family: 914
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 357,377 (avg $100,764)
- Outflow: 352,767 (avg $101,205)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Worcester County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 01515 | 303.4 | +12.01% | 2025 |
| 2 | 01610 | 358.5 | +7.34% | 2025 |
| 3 | 01611 | 244.5 | -9.11% | 2025 |
| 4 | 01083 | 282.4 | +14.43% | 2025 |
| 5 | 01468 | 252.3 | +13.53% | 2025 |
| 6 | 01585 | 255.9 | -6.98% | 2025 |
| 7 | 01518 | 263.3 | -2.38% | 2025 |
| 8 | 01603 | 332.2 | +7.98% | 2025 |
| 9 | 01541 | 234.3 | +8.00% | 2025 |
| 10 | 01529 | 276.6 | +3.27% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Worcester County | Massachusetts Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $423,700 | $634,257 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,426 | $1,615 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 65.8% | 67.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 24.8 | 32.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Worcester County is 33.2% below the Massachusetts state average and 86.1% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,426/month is 11.7% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 24.8, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Worcester County has an owner-occupancy rate of 65.8%, compared to 67.2% in Massachusetts and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butte County | California | $424,700 | $1,414 |
| Walton County | Florida | $425,100 | $1,741 |
| Yavapai County | Arizona | $425,200 | $1,351 |
| Klickitat County | Washington | $425,300 | $1,105 |
| Washington County | Minnesota | $422,000 | $1,710 |
Other Counties in Massachusetts
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol County | $451,200 | $1,245 | 62.3% |
| Hampshire County | $390,300 | $1,388 | 67.8% |
| Franklin County | $329,000 | $1,177 | 70.1% |
| Berkshire County | $305,400 | $1,097 | 69.9% |
| Hampden County | $298,800 | $1,136 | 62.2% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).