Homes, values and local insight for Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Typical home value $436,000.
Reviewed and updated October 3, 2026 by Ryan and Megan Winslow, Winslow Homes
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Worcester is the hub of Central Massachusetts. It is known for its classic lunch-car diners, the Worcester Red Sox at Polar Park, and a strong base of colleges, hospitals and medical schools. Mechanics Hall and the Hanover Theatre anchor a busy downtown arts scene.
Worcester was named after Worcester, England, became a town in 1722 and was incorporated as a city in 1848. On July 14, 1776, Isaiah Thomas gave the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in Massachusetts from the Old South Meeting House. The city grew into a major manufacturing center, and the Worcester Lunch Car Company built diners here that still serve customers, including Miss Worcester Diner from 1948. Worcester is a working city with a growing restaurant and nightlife scene. Old diners and triple-deckers sit next to new ballpark-area apartments, breweries and food halls.
$481,681 Median sale price +8.2% vs last year 22 Median days on market $272 Per sq ftRedfin, August 2026. Full market report.
One of the fastest-growing parts of the city. It is home to Polar Park, the Worcester Public Market, Crompton Collective in a historic mill building, and a walkable mix of bars and restaurants around Kelley Square. ( source )
Worcester's restaurant row, with more than 40 eateries and several beer spots. Boulevard Diner, Parkway, VIA Italian Table, Nuovo and the Wormtown Brewery taproom all sit on this stretch. ( source )
The city center around Worcester Common and Main Street. It holds Mechanics Hall, the Hanover Theatre, the Palladium, Armsby Abbey and Deadhorse Hill, plus the winter skating oval on the Common. ( source )
A busy commercial spine on the west side that runs past Elm Park. Local spots include Altea's and Peppercorn's, and Park Avenue hosts the Worcester County St. Patrick's Parade each March. ( source )
A walkable neighborhood near WPI with homegrown shops, cafes and restaurants, including the long-running Bean Counter Bakery Cafe. ( source )
A residential area on the city's west side known for community feel, parks and specialty shops. ( source )
A dense neighborhood around Clark University. Large murals from the POW! WOW! Worcester public art program line the streets, and the REC farmers market runs Saturdays at University Park. ( source )
A south-side neighborhood along the Blackstone River. It is home to the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor Center. ( source )
Worcester Lunch Car #812, built in 1948 across the street from the old Worcester Lunch Car factory. Comfort food and a busy lunch counter. ( source )
Classic diner · 155 Shrewsbury StreetA Worcester Lunch Car Company diner that ran 24/7 for most of 70 years. Breakfast, diner plates and Italian dishes like lasagna and ravioli. ( source )
Breakfast and lunch · 148 Shrewsbury StreetA Shrewsbury Street standby for pancakes, omelettes and lunch plates, with a full bar that serves breakfast drinks from 8 a.m. ( source )
Hot dogs · 158 Southbridge Street, downtownOpen since 1918 and run by the same family since 1926. Known for its family chili sauce, wooden booths and a 1938 neon hot dog sign. ( source )
Gastropub · 144 North Main Street, downtownOpen since 2008 and ranked among the top craft beer destinations in the world. Farmhouse fare, 18 rotating drafts and a deep cellared bottle list. ( source )
Seasonal American · 281 Main Street, downtownChef Jared Forman's restaurant in a historic 1800s downtown hotel. Seasonal food, craft cocktails, natural wine and Sunday brunch. ( source )
Italian · 89 Shrewsbury StreetExposed brick and an open kitchen serving classic pastas and modern Italian dishes. A long-time anchor of Shrewsbury Street. ( source )
Soul food · 596 Main StreetFamily recipes including fried chicken, ribs, collard greens, mac and cheese and cornbread, in generous portions. ( source )
A cafe and independent bookstore on Shrewsbury Street. Espresso plus traditional, vegan and gluten-free breakfast and lunch. ( source )
The Worcester taproom of this local brewery at 72 Shrewsbury Street. Open daily, with longer hours on Friday and Saturday. ( source )
Billed as America's first all-imperial brewery, so every beer is 8% ABV or higher. Taproom, kitchen and beer garden on Millbrook Street. ( source )
An all-ages concert hall at 261 Main Street, opened in 1928 as the Plymouth Theatre. It books national metal, hardcore, rock and hip-hop tours on its main stage, upstairs room and outdoor stage. ( source )
A diner car turned live music bar on Grove Street. Local and touring bands, burgers and chili, open nightly until 2 a.m. Most shows are 21+. ( source )
A juried boutique market in a historic mill building at 138 Green Street. More than 70 local makers and antique dealers sell handmade goods, home items and vintage finds. ( source )
A Canal District market hall with 24 local businesses. Global food stalls, The Market Pantry specialty store, handmade goods, flowers and live music nights. ( source )
Worcester-themed shirts, stickers, gifts and home goods, many designed by local artists. The store is at Door 22 of the DCU Center on Commercial Street. ( source )
An affordable women's clothing and accessories boutique, including plus sizes. It sits upstairs from Crompton Collective near Polar Park. ( source )
Seasonal markets from June through October at Beaver Brook Park on Friday mornings and University Park on Saturday mornings, plus mobile markets around the city. SNAP and HIP accepted. ( source )
A 58-acre park at 121 Russell Street. Worcester bought the first parcel in 1854, one of the first uses of public money for a park in the country. Bridges over Lincoln Pond, winter skating, Newton Hill trails and a disc golf course. ( source )
In the city, east sideA 470-acre city park with an 18-hole municipal golf course, a small farm with animals, a skate park, trails and the Massachusetts Vietnam Veterans' Memorial. ( source )
In the city, south sideMass Audubon's large urban sanctuary, with more than 400 acres and marked trails through woods, fields, streams and marsh. Nature center on Massasoit Road. ( source )
About 10 miles north, in BoylstonNearly 200 acres of gardens, conservatories, an apple orchard and trails with views of the Wachusett Reservoir. Open year-round, with the Night Lights display in winter. ( source )
About 15 miles north, in PrincetonA 3,000-acre state reservation with a 2,006-foot summit and 17 miles of trails for hiking, biking and cross-country skiing. ( source )
About 15 miles south, in SuttonA granite chasm with rock formations such as The Corn Crib, The Coffin and Lovers' Leap. Two miles of trails, rock climbing, picnic areas and a playground. ( source )
About 40 miles southeast to the Pawtucket, RI, headquartersA national park that tells the story of early American industry along the Blackstone River. Sites include Old Slater Mill and Blackstone River State Park. ( source )
Open since 1898, with a collection of nearly 40,000 objects spanning ancient to contemporary art. ( source )
A science and nature museum founded in 1825. The 45-acre campus has interactive exhibits, the Alden Planetarium, a wildlife zoo, trails and a seasonal train. ( source )
Built in 1857 by the Worcester Mechanics Association and known worldwide for its acoustics. It hosts concerts, recordings, weddings and galas at 321 Main Street. ( source )
Downtown's main stage for touring Broadway shows, concerts, comedy and holiday productions, plus a performing arts conservatory. ( source )
Home of the Worcester Red Sox, the Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. The 9,508-seat ballpark opened in 2021 and hosts about 125 events a year. ( source )
A parade down Park Avenue that drew about 50,000 spectators and more than 3,000 marchers for its 44th year in 2026. ( source )
SeptemberA march from the Worcester Public Library and a free festival on Worcester Common with music, drag performers, food and more than 200 vendors. ( source )
Early DecemberThe city's tree lighting on Worcester Common, with free skating on the Common Oval, light installations, live music, food vendors and a beer garden. ( source )
April through SeptemberTriple-A baseball at Polar Park in the Canal District, with games most nights through the summer. ( source )
Flagg Street School, Tatnuck Magnet School, Nelson Place School, Roosevelt School, Chandler Elementary Community School, Lake View School
MiddleBurncoat Middle School, Forest Grove Middle School, Sullivan Middle School, Worcester East Middle School, Worcester Arts Magnet School
HighBurncoat High School, Doherty Memorial High School, North High School, South High Community School, Worcester Technical High School, Claremont Academy
PrivateWorcester Academy, Bancroft School, Notre Dame Academy, St. Paul Diocesan Junior/Senior High School
Listed for reference, not ranked. Confirm school zoning for any address with the district. ( source )
I-290 runs through the center of the city and connects to I-190 north and I-495. The Mass Pike (I-90) and I-395 meet just south of the city. Route 146 runs south toward Providence, and Routes 9, 12 and 20 serve local trips. MBTA commuter rail runs from Union Station to Boston.
AirportsWorcester Regional Airport (ORH), run by Massport, has JetBlue flights to Florida. Boston Logan is the main international airport.
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The typical home in Worcester is worth $436,000, 12% below the Worcester County typical value of $498,000 and 34% below the Massachusetts typical value of $662,000.
Zillow Home Value Index for Worcester, August 2026. The middle of the market for single family homes and condos.
Home values in Worcester moved +28.9% over five years and +110.3% over ten.
Median gross rent in Worcester. Useful for investors running rental numbers.
Share of occupied homes in Worcester lived in by the owner.
Older homes often need inspection focus on roof, systems and windows.
Median household income in Worcester.
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Typical value $691,000 · 39,620 residents
Area guide →Typical value $467,000 · 17,323 residents
Area guide →Typical value $505,000 · 14,173 residents
Area guide →Typical value $458,000 · 11,224 residents
Area guide →Typical value $558,000 · 20,326 residents
Area guide →Typical value $520,000 · 7,938 residents
Area guide →See the full Worcester County real estate guide or the Massachusetts real estate guide.
The Zillow Home Value Index for Worcester was $436,000 in August 2026, +1.6% over the past year.
Worcester is in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
About 211,286 people as of the 2024 Census Bureau estimate, up from 206,511 in 2020.
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42% of occupied homes in Worcester are owner occupied, based on the 2019 to 2023 American Community Survey.
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