Worcester, MA Housing Market

Market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-04-02

Worcester, MA offers balanced conditions for buyers.

  • •Prices are essentially flat (1.5% YoY) — good negotiating leverage for buyers.
  • •Price-to-rent ratio: 18.2 — buying and renting are roughly comparable.

Median Home Value

$462,907

ZHVI

Year-over-Year

+1.5%

Price change

5-Year Change

+39.4%

Since 2021

Median Rent

$2,122/mo

ZORI

Active Listings

1,388

For sale

State Avg

$642,387

Massachusetts

Home Value Trends

5-year Zillow Home Value Index for Worcester, MA vs. state and national averages.

Rent Data

Median Rent

$2,122/mo

Rent YoY Change

+3.5%

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

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