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Worcester MA Housing Market Report — 2026
TL;DR
Reviewed packet data for Worcester city: Redfin Data Center exact-city row shows median sale price $464,760, 270 homes sold, 28 median days on market, 638 active listings, 458 new listings, and 362 pending sales for 2026-02-01 to 2026-04-30. Zillow Research separately shows city ZHVI $435,532, for-sale inventory 213, and ZORI rent index $2,180 through 2026-04-30. Legal/tax/probate/foreclosure labels remain SOURCE_GATE_ONLY.
Key Market Metrics — Worcester MA exact-city labels
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| City ZHVI | $435,532 | Zillow Research city ZHVI, newest column 2026-04-30; city_exact |
| Median sale price | $464,760 | Redfin Data Center exact-city all_cities.csv, rolling 3 months, 2026-02-01 to 2026-04-30; last updated 2026-05-03 |
| Homes sold / pending sales | 270 sold / 362 pending | Redfin Data Center exact-city, same period/source label |
| Median days on market | 28 days | Redfin Data Center exact-city, same period/source label |
| Typical cash offer range | 70–80% of FMV before property-specific adjustments | Local investor norms |
| Zillow inventory / rent index | 213 inventory / $2,180 ZORI | Zillow Research city metrics, newest column 2026-04-30 |
| Legal/tax/probate/foreclosure paths | SOURCE_GATE_ONLY | Worcester District Registry, City of Worcester taxes/assessments, Mass.gov foreclosure, and Worcester Probate and Family Court require property-specific/legal confirmation |
Neighborhood / Service-Area Context — Worcester MA
The reviewed packet supports Worcester city-level Redfin/Zillow metrics, not verified neighborhood median-price ranges. Treat Main South, Piedmont, Grafton Hill, Belmont Hill, Tatnuck, Burncoat, Indian Hill, and Vernon Hill as local service-area context only; use property-specific comps before pricing a house.
Market Context — Worcester MA
Worcester is Massachusetts' second-largest city and a major healthcare and education hub — home to UMass Medical, Holy Cross, WPI, Clark, and Assumption. The city is actively redeveloping its downtown and Polar Park neighborhood anchors major private investment.
According to U.S. Census Bureau data, Worcester County has a diverse housing stock mix of owner-occupied and renter-occupied units. The median age of housing units reflects the area's industrial history, with significant inventory in the pre-1960 range.
What This Means for Worcester Sellers
With 28 median days on market in the reviewed Redfin exact-city rolling 3-month row, a traditional sale in Worcester still takes time — and that is before inspection contingencies, financing contingencies, repairs, and contract-to-close risk. Properties that need work can take longer or require price adjustments.
A direct cash sale to USA Home Buyers can remove repairs, showings, and lender delays, with the actual closing timeline set by seller approval, title, payoff, occupancy, and legal/closing-statement items. Cash offers typically run 70–80% of fair market value before property-specific adjustments.
Get a Cash Offer Based on Current Worcester Market Data
Written offer in 24 hours based on current Worcester County comps. Closing-statement items are reviewed property by property.
Data sources: Redfin Data Center all_cities.csv exact Worcester, MA row and Zillow Research city CSVs from the reviewed 2026-05-26 packet. Redfin period is 2026-02-01 to 2026-04-30; Zillow newest column is 2026-04-30. County/metro values are context only, not city replacements; individual property values vary.