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Worcester

#106 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • City in Massachusetts
  • 158 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C-
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B-
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Worcester is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 184,743. Worcester is in Worcester County. Living in Worcester offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Worcester there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Worcester and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Worcester are above average.
    About Worcester...
    Population
    184,743

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $210,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,015
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      58%
    • Own
      42%
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    Worcester Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      498.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      26.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      155.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      456
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,498.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      182.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      15%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      13%
    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
    • Colleges

    Working in Worcester

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $45,869
    National
    $55,322
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    Worcester Reviews

    158 reviews
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    When it comes to Worcester, your experience really depends on where in the city you're living. As with any large city, there are some really good neighborhoods and some that are a lot worse off. Depending on where you are, the state of the roads can be pretty bad, and during the snowy months it can become treacherous. But overall, there's plenty of entertainment within the city, and new apartments going up all the time. There's plans for a brand new baseball field and team, too, so that's a plus!
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    Worcester is an amazing town filled with a great diversity of people from all over the globe. As a Worcester public school student, it is so interesting to meet new people and learn about a variety of different cultures and ethnicities. Aside from it's diversity, Worcester is filled with a multitude of entertaining activities. These activities range from going to the local Worcester Red Sox game to enjoying a meal at a restaurant of your choosing on Shrewbury Street. Worcester is truly a great city to live in and I am so glad I grew up here!
    Worcester provides wonderful cultural activities like the Worcester Art Museum, Ecotarium, the Hanover theater, the DCU center, street festival for cuisine, religious/cultural groups and performance and material
    Arts, in addition to a vibrant night life and amazing culinary destinations. A lot awaits in the heart of Massachusetts, just an hour from Boston, Providence and Hartford!