Worcester County
- County in Massachusetts
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Worcester County
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- County in Massachusetts
- Rating 4.02 out of 5 66 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B+
- Housinggrade C+
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade B+
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade C
- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B minus
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Median Home Value
$314,900
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,142
National
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Worcester County Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault277.6national 282.7
- Murder1.3national 6.1
- Rape31.5national 40.7
- Robbery57.5national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary249.7national 500.1
- Theft989national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft97.2national 284
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Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$81,660
National
$69,021Places to Work in Worcester County
Top Public Schools Serving Worcester County
- grade A+
MA Academy for Math & Science School
- Rating 4.6 out of 5 73 reviews
- grade A+
Westborough High School
- Rating 3.89 out of 5 226 reviews
- grade A+
The Bromfield School
- Rating 3.96 out of 5 71 reviews
- grade A+
Shrewsbury Senior High School
- Rating 3.94 out of 5 405 reviews
- grade A+
Algonquin Regional High School
- Rating 3.89 out of 5 240 reviews
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Worcester County Reviews
Rating 4.02 out of 5 66 reviews
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In Worcester County it is easy to get anywhere. Travel just 1 hour to the ocean, there are lots of lakes, great restaurants and nightlife. Schools always rank in the top percentile for Massachusetts and the nation. There are a lot of colleges in Worcester County, from community to major universities. The sports in Worcester County are of high quality and are very competitive. Several student athletes have gone on to colleges and even the professional level. There are many parks and recreational areas in Worcester County which is great for families. Homes are well maintained and a sense of pride is obvious. Worcester County also has an amazing health care system. Many top hospitals that are networked wit local care centers. There are many job opportunities in Worcester County as well, the unemployment rate is very low and if you need a job, you can easily get one. Homes are available from all price ranges and available to the market.
Worcester is the 2nd biggest city in New England and part of Worcester County & Central Massachusetts. The area itself has some nice small and quit towns but also a mix of bustling and advancing towns that will soon be cities in the next decade. There is always something to do in the area no matter what time of year as the temperate climate allows for all sorts of outdoor activities. Mom and pop shops are all over the place and you can find rally good whole in the wall restaurants throughout the city and the greater area. Worcester and the surrounding area itself has some really nice places and apartments but being a large city there is of course areas that are poorer and more criminally active compared to other areas of the region. All-in-all Worcester County/Central Massachusetts was a fun place to grow up and not a bad place to live or start a family with the affordable housing, opportunity for jobs and schools, and its only an hour from Boston.
Worcester County Is a thriving community all around. With the upcoming stadium coming to Kelly Square in the City of Worcester, there will surely be an increase in tourists and people moving in. Not only because of the stadium but what business the stadium will attract. Along with changing the roads in infamous Kelly square. Worcester has all that you need! Bars, Hotels, Escape Rooms, Restarants all up Shrewsbury St, big and small business. Table Talk Pie is oacted here in Worcester as well! Not to forget the famous Coney Isnald Hot Dogs near the RMV on southbridge st. Downtown is filled with manybusy consultants, bankers accountants and more. Although Worcester isn't exactly somewhere you want to take your your lambo through, with all the massive potholes that are out there to take out your whole axel and rip your wheel off the arm. You can't miss the festivals that go on there and all the events that Worcester will through to get the community together.