Worcester, MA

Metro area in Massachusetts · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +2.2%

Median Home Value

$460,840

↑ +1.7%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$2,083/mo

↑ +4.0%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

5.4%

Good for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+41.3%

Income Needed to Buy

$121,526

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

1,614

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

18.4

Neutral market

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.3%

3 Months

↑ +0.8%

12 Months

↑ +2.2%

5-Year Price Trend

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