Real Estate Investing in Worcester County, Massachusetts

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78 ZIP codes • Population: 858,847

Should you buy in Worcester County, MA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers

MIXED

Grade C (63/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors

MIXED

3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know

1 flag

Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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Investability

County-wide average

Appreciation

5.8% 5yr CAGR

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability ★★★★★

Avg Home Value $518,779

Avg Monthly Rent $1,948

ZIP Codes 78

Market Trends — Worcester County

County Home Value History

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Investing in Worcester County Real Estate

Worcester County is one of those Massachusetts regions where numbers warn before they reward. 60 cities, 858,847 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Investors considering Worcester, Massachusetts should understand what the ★★★☆☆ rating represents — a region with material challenges, not a temporary rough patch.

Demographics in Worcester show real pressure — $N/AK median income is subdued relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Ruane Property Management

Worcester, MA

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Apex Property Services (aps)

Leominster, MA

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Worcester, MA

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Avg Home Value

$518,779

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,948

1% Rule

✗ Below

Landlord Friendly (MA)

★☆☆☆☆

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Worcester County

20 Colleges 43,382 Students 5,149 Off-Campus Renters

B+

College of the Holy Cross

4-Year Private · 3,035 students

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

4-Year Private · 7,353 students

Clark University

4-Year Private · 4,124 students

C+

Fitchburg State University

4-Year Public · 6,296 students

📍 ~1,303 students rent off-campus

C+

Worcester State University

4-Year Public · 5,611 students

📍 ~443 students rent off-campus

C+

Assumption University

4-Year Private · 2,046 students

C+

Alexander Academy

Vocational For-Profit · 30 students

Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy-Worcester

Vocational For-Profit · 171 students

Rob Roy Academy-Worcester

Vocational For-Profit · 121 students

Quinsigamond Community College

2-Year Public · 6,930 students

📍 ~2,266 students rent off-campus

Nichols College

4-Year Private · 1,354 students

Mount Wachusett Community College

2-Year Public · 3,204 students

📍 ~1,076 students rent off-campus

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

4-Year Public · 1,394 students

Spa Tech Institute-Westboro

Vocational For-Profit · 194 students

Monty Tech

Vocational Public · 33 students

Anna Maria College

4-Year Private · 1,332 students

Bancroft School of Massage Therapy

Vocational For-Profit · 51 students

Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District

Vocational Public · 40 students

Technology Learning Center

Vocational For-Profit · 24 students

Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School District

Vocational Public · 39 students

Investor Insight: With 5,149 students living off-campus, Worcester County has substantial rental demand from the college population — typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Worcester County

Worcester (9 ZIPs) Grafton (3 ZIPs) Leicester (3 ZIPs) Holden (2 ZIPs) Oxford (2 ZIPs) Northbridge (2 ZIPs) Sturbridge (2 ZIPs) Warren (2 ZIPs) Hardwick (2 ZIPs) Leominster (1 ZIPs) Fitchburg (1 ZIPs) Shrewsbury (1 ZIPs) Milford (1 ZIPs) Westborough (1 ZIPs) Gardner (1 ZIPs) Southbridge (1 ZIPs) Webster (1 ZIPs) Auburn (1 ZIPs) Northborough (1 ZIPs) Clinton (1 ZIPs) Uxbridge (1 ZIPs) Millbury (1 ZIPs) Athol (1 ZIPs) Charlton (1 ZIPs) Spencer (1 ZIPs) Dudley (1 ZIPs) Lunenburg (1 ZIPs) Winchendon (1 ZIPs) Southborough (1 ZIPs) Douglas (1 ZIPs)

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ZIP Codes in Worcester County, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Worcester County

Is the tenant base reliable in, MA?

, MA draws a reliable base of working renters. Demand at the $1,948/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

What kind of market is, MA for investors?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in, MA reflects its $519K prices and $1,948/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within MA.

How much should I expect to pay for a home in, MA?

Median home price in, MA is near $519K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been even-keeled and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

Does, MA outperform the MA average?

Versus statewide MA, is broadly in line with. Its 3.0/5 investability score reflects that position.

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Real Estate Investing in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Should you buy in Worcester County, MA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

What’s happening in Worcester County, MA?

Market Trends — Worcester County

County Home Value History

County Rent History

Investing in Worcester County Real Estate

Landlord Ground Truth

Property managers serving Worcester County

Top Schools in Worcester County

Annie E Fales

Arthur M Longsjo Middle School

Bartlett High School

Blackstone Millville RHS

Bromfield

Brookside

Canterbury

Chandler Elementary Community

Chandler Magnet

City View

Claremont Academy

Clinton Middle School

Clinton Senior High

Columbus Park

David Prouty High

Douglas High School

Eastford Road

Elm Park Community

Elsie A Hastings Elementary

Gates Lane

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ZIP Codes in Worcester County, MA

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Should you buy in Worcester County, MA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

What’s happening in Worcester County, MA?

Market Trends — Worcester County

County Home Value History

County Rent History

Investing in Worcester County Real Estate

Landlord Ground Truth

Property managers serving Worcester County

Top Schools in Worcester County

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Worcester County

Cities in Worcester County

ZIP Codes in Worcester County, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Worcester County

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