Worcester, Massachusetts

📍 👥 Pop. 204,191 🏠 ZIP 01601
66
/100
ReloCompare™
Median Income
$63,011
per household/year
Home Value
$305,600
median
Rent
$1,312
per month
Unemployment
4.8%
vs 3.7% national
Air Quality
33
Good
Internet
N/A
Mbps max • No fiber

📋 Living in Worcester, MA — Overview

Mild Summers High Disaster Risk

Worcester, Massachusetts scores 66.5/100 on ReloCompare™, indicating a solid overall quality of life across key metrics. With 204,191 residents, it's a mid-size city that balances urban amenities with a more manageable pace of life. The home price-to-income ratio of 4.8x is moderate, putting homeownership within reach for many working families. Natural disaster risk is elevated — FEMA has declared 17 disasters here in the past 20 years. Insurance costs may reflect this risk.

⚠️ High disaster zone — 17 federal declarations in 20 years

Score Breakdown

💰 Affordability
65
Home Value: $305,600
Rent: $1,312/mo
Electricity: ¢/kWh
💼 Job Market
55
Unemployment: 4.8%
Median Income: $63,011
Job Growth: % YoY
🌡️ Climate
50
Summer High: °F
Winter Low: °F
Sunny Days: /year
🌿 Environment
90
Air Quality: AQI 33 (Good)
Toxic Sites: 0 in area
Water: No violations ✓
🌐 Infrastructure
50
Internet: N/A Mbps
Fiber: Not available
Solar: kWh/m²/day
⚠️ Natural Risks
95
Disasters (20yr): 17
Flood Zone: None
Earthquake: Low
⚠️ Safety Analysis: With 17 federal disaster declarations in 20 years, natural disaster risk in Worcester is elevated. Budget for comprehensive insurance and consider flood zone status. Hurricane risk is rated Moderate.
🌿 Environment Analysis: Air quality in Worcester is excellent with a current AQI of 33 — well within EPA's "Good" range, ideal for outdoor exercise and those with respiratory sensitivities.
💰 Affordability Analysis: Housing in Worcester is moderately priced with a price-to-income ratio of 4.8x. Renters allocate roughly 25% of median income to housing — manageable, but worth budgeting carefully for newcomers.
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🎯 What Makes Worcester Stand Out

Worcester's strongest attributes are safety and environment, where it outperforms many comparable cities. Overall, Worcester may be the best fit for safety-conscious retirees.


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