Worcester
- City in Massachusetts
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Worcester
- grade BOverall Grade
- City in Massachusetts
- Rating 3.83 out of 5 231 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B
- 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
$259,800
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,179
National
$1,163Area 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
- Assault513national 282.7
- Murder3.2national 6.1
- Rape24.7national 40.7
- Robbery102.5national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary382.6national 500.1
- Theft1,311.9national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft241.8national 284
Residents
Top Public Schools Serving Worcester
- grade A+
MA Academy for Math & Science School
- Rating 4.6 out of 5 73 reviews
- grade A+
Advanced Math & Science Academy Charter School
- Rating 3.82 out of 5 265 reviews
- grade A minus
Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School
- Rating 4.32 out of 5 379 reviews
- grade A minus
Worcester Arts Magnet School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade B+
University Park Campus School
- Rating 4.23 out of 5 30 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Worcester
- grade A+
Bancroft School
- Rating 4.15 out of 5 71 reviews
- grade A+
Worcester Academy
- Rating 4.03 out of 5 140 reviews
- grade A+
Saint John's High School
- Rating 4.39 out of 5 124 reviews
- grade A+
Marianapolis Preparatory School
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 114 reviews
- grade A
Whitinsville Christian School
- Rating 4.08 out of 5 48 reviews
Working in Worcester
Jobs
grade C
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$56,746
National
$69,021Similar Places
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Rating 3.83 out of 5 231 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.
Honestly, I've seen many changes in Worcester throughout the last couple years. I've lived in Worcester for more than 20 years and there has been many good changes going around. When asking many people about how the city of Worcester is, many would say it's not safe. It has changed do to improvements in certain areas. Worcester has become more clean and safe. We notice many small businesses have been opening up like doughnut shops, fast food restaurants, etc. I recommend going to the Worcester Public Garden where you can try many different types food from different countries. Like we say, Worcester is the next Boston :)
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.