Worcester County, MA home prices

Worcester County, MA: the typical home is worth $502,197 as of 2026-05, up +1.5% over the past year and +195.8% since 2000. Listings run about $300/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $30,030 → 2026: $502,197 (16.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $502,197, homes in Worcester County sit 27% below the Massachusetts median ($692,650) and 115% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #10 of 14 Massachusetts counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.5% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 35 days on the market, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 5.4× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~24% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Rent and buy are close — ~$2,479/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,195/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Middlesex County, MA ($830,629) · Providence County, RI ($454,381) · Hampshire County, MA ($454,987) · Hampden County, MA ($353,803) · Franklin County, MA ($372,655) · Norfolk County, MA ($782,693)