Living in East Worcester, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Worcester · Census data 2020–2024
East Worcester has 270 residents with a median age of 42. The median home value is $108,800.
East Worcester is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Worcester at a glance
- Population
- 270
- Median age
- 42State: 39.8
- Median home value
- $108,800State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 91.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is East Worcester a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 13.4%; a poverty rate of 27%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Worcester
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Worcester the median home value is $108,800, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,561 a month in housing costs.
Housing in East Worcester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 135
- Owner-occupied
- 91.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.5%
- Vacant
- 21.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.55
East Worcester demographics
- Population
- 270
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 106
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Worcester ›
Education in East Worcester
19.6% of adults 25 and older in East Worcester have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 17.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Worcester
- Unemployment rate
- 13.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 89.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
East Worcester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Worcester | 270 | — | $108,800 | — |
| Worcester | 1,032 | $64,474 | $145,700 | — |
| Richmondville | 931 | $44,875 | $160,900 | $853 |
| Westford | 101 | $51,719 | $95,300 | $646 |
| Schenevus | 390 | $57,500 | $117,100 | — |
| Cobleskill | 4,682 | $46,059 | $193,300 | $874 |
| Sharon Springs | 634 | $55,000 | $121,800 | $1,250 |
| Cherry Valley | 482 | $96,458 | $162,200 | $763 |
| Cooperstown | 2,220 | $76,000 | $380,900 | $1,223 |
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What is the average home price in East Worcester?
The median home value in East Worcester is $108,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is East Worcester, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 13.4%; a poverty rate of 27%.
What is the median age in East Worcester?
The median age in East Worcester is 42 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in East Worcester?
The average commute to work in East Worcester is 24 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Worcester?
The unemployment rate in East Worcester is 13.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Worcester?
19.6% of adults in East Worcester have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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