Investor-grade market analytics for Worcester, Massachusetts. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through July 2026.
$485,789
+2.1% year-over-year
5.3%
gross annual
+2.0%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
+2.0% year-over-year
50/100
ModerateNet migration: Bottom 4% nationally
In-migrants avg $80,314 AGI vs out-migrants $84,734
Opportunity Zone Market
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Worcester, MA-CT shows steady growth at 2.1% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability is moderately stretched with a price-to-income ratio of 5.19x, above the national average of 4.8x. Net negative migration (-1,009 returns/year) is reducing housing demand pressure. Climate risk is moderate (50/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 5.29% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Worcester, MA-CT's primary climate exposure is flooding (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 50/100 (Moderate) indicates overall risk with manageable exposure that should be factored into investment analysis. Buyers should consider climate-related insurance costs and potential future regulatory changes.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Migration flows, ZIP-level neighborhood data, full demographics, price history, and the Market Screener.