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Worcester
  • City in Massachusetts
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Worcester

#92 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C minus
    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 minus
    Worcester is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 203,867. 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
    203,867
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $259,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,179
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      58%
    • Own
      42%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      513
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      24.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      102.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      382.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,311.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      241.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      15%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      11%
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    Working in Worcester

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $56,746
    National
    $69,021
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