Worcester
- City in Massachusetts
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Worcester
- grade BOverall Grade
- City in Massachusetts
- Rating 3.83 out of 5 210 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B minus
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade C
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Health & Fitnessgrade B
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$227,100
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,095
National
$1,062Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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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
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault477.4national 282.7
- Murder7national 6.1
- Rape21.6national 40.7
- Robbery123.8national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary425national 500.1
- Theft1,425.8national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft199.5national 284
Residents
Top Public Schools Serving Worcester
- grade A+
MA Academy for Math & Science School
- Rating 4.59 out of 5 69 reviews
- grade A minus
Worcester Arts Magnet School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade B+
West Tatnuck School
- Rating 4.2 out of 5 5 reviews
- grade B+
Worcester Technical High School
- Rating 3.94 out of 5 234 reviews
- grade B+
University Park Campus School
- Rating 4.18 out of 5 28 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Worcester
- grade A+
Bancroft School
- Rating 4.03 out of 5 59 reviews
- grade A+
Worcester Academy
- Rating 4.01 out of 5 138 reviews
- grade A+
Marianapolis Preparatory School
- Rating 4.05 out of 5 111 reviews
- grade A
Saint John's High School
- Rating 4.39 out of 5 123 reviews
- grade A
Whitinsville Christian School
- Rating 4.1 out of 5 42 reviews
Working in Worcester
Jobs
grade C
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$48,139
National
$62,843Similar Places
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Worcester Reviews
Rating 3.83 out of 5 210 reviews
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I love Worcester because of the pride that resides within every resident of “The Woo”. As I’ve grown up, I’ve watched my city progress greatly. A family member who grew up here and moved couldn’t even recognize downtown just after a few years! Another thing that has brought the city together is that we are going to host the Boston Red Sox affiliate team called the WooSox. Everything about this upcoming organization just screams Worcester. The new stadium is named after the Worcester-based beverage company, Polar! The city is very diverse and offers many opportunities for people living here. There are many free parks, restaurants(check out Shrewsbury Street for some amazing Italian food), and the new Public Market recently opened which is amazing and offers a lot to do in one building. I am currently in the public school system and I’ve had a great experience and had many unique learning opportunities. Worcester is a big city with an even bigger heart.
I've lived in Worcester, Massachusetts all my life, never had any huge problems. It's not the nicest place, but it helped my family become financially stable. I grew up dirt poor, didn't have the cool and flashy clothes to wear to school. Living here gave my parents the opportunity to find jobs without a high form of education. After living more than half of my life in thrift store and hand-me-downs, my family is at a good place right now in regards to financially. I love it here! The neighborhoods here could be a bit scary, but I met some of the greatest people here. It's my home, I wouldn't be anywhere else but Worcester.
Worcester is truly on the ups. The past decade has seen the city transform and become so much better. The schools have improved, there are amazing restaurants and breweries, the music scene is great, lots of job opportunities, and the soon-to-be Worcester Red Sox will be a ton of fun! The city still has room for improvement and rents are ever-increasing. But it is an enjoyable city with a whole lot of pride and amazing people!