Living in Worcester, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Worcester · Census data 2020–2024
Worcester has 10,793 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $185,114 (137% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $614,300, the median rent is $3,332/month.
Worcester at a glance
- Population
- 10,793
- Median age
- 48.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $185,114State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $614,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $3,332/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 85.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Worcester a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 137% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 141% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Worcester
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Worcester the median home value is $614,300, 85% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,332 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,132 a month in housing costs.
Worcester median household income
The median household income in Worcester is $185,114 and the income per person is $84,165. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Worcester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,060
- Owner-occupied
- 85.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.7%
- Vacant
- 1.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.66
Worcester demographics
- Population
- 10,793
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 4,016
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Worcester ›
Education in Worcester
68.4% of adults 25 and older in Worcester have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 35.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Worcester
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 24.4%
- Drive alone
- 64.8%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Worcester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 10,793 | $185,114 | $614,300 | $3,332 |
| East Norriton | 14,106 | $99,277 | $361,100 | $1,743 |
| Upper Gwynedd | 17,202 | $114,902 | $479,400 | $2,390 |
| Towamencin | 18,035 | $100,396 | $429,900 | $1,753 |
| Kulpsville | 8,799 | $92,721 | $369,700 | $1,933 |
| Eagleville | 4,985 | $103,793 | $416,500 | $1,487 |
| Trooper | 4,907 | $133,214 | $443,900 | $1,298 |
| Skippack | 14,520 | $147,979 | $554,700 | $1,358 |
| North Wales | 3,440 | $128,056 | $410,500 | $1,506 |
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What is the median household income in Worcester, PA?
The median household income in Worcester is $185,114, 137% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Worcester?
The median home value in Worcester is $614,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Worcester?
The median gross rent in Worcester is $3,332 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is Worcester, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 137% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 141% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Worcester?
The median age in Worcester is 48.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Worcester?
The average commute to work in Worcester is 29 minutes; 24.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Worcester?
The unemployment rate in Worcester is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Worcester?
68.4% of adults in 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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