Worcester, MA Housing Market
Hot MarketMetro-level monthly sale metrics for rental investors — prices, inventory, pace, and negotiation signals. Figures represent the Worcester, MA metro area.
Data period: May 2026
Market snapshot
- Median sale price
- $477K
- Median days on market
- 21 days
- Months of supply
- 2.4
- Active inventory
- 1,846
- Homes sold
- 774
- Sale-to-list ratio
- 101.0%
- Listings with price drop
- 29.9%
- Data month
- May 2026
Pair this view with the rental property calculator, DSCR calculator, and cap rate calculator — or browse all calculators.
Rental Investor Snapshot
Labels below come from monthly sale-market indicators only. True cash flow requires local rent, taxes, insurance, vacancy, and expense assumptions — model those in the rental calculator, then sanity-check against sale-speed signals here.
- Market temperature
- Competitive
- Buyer leverage
- High
- Pricing signal vs. U.S. median
- Near U.S. median (price only)
- Investor fit (heuristic)
- Appreciation · Negotiation
Watch-outs
- Low inventory with tight supply often means more competition on offers.
- Elevated price cuts can signal negotiation room — verify condition, rents, and comps street-by-street.
- Fast markets reward speed; avoid waiving contingencies without a plan.
Suggested next step: Run a rental property analysis with your own rent, financing, vacancy, and expense assumptions — then sanity-check against this market's sale-speed and negotiation signals.
Hot Market
Homes are selling quickly with strong competition among buyers.
Worcester, MA market summary
The Worcester, MA metro area housing market is heating up. As of May 2026, the median home sale price is $477K, up 0.1% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 21 days on the market, 5.0% longer than a year ago.
There are 1,846 homes for sale — 10.8% more than last year. With 2.4 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 1,348 new listings were added during this period, up 3.5% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 101.0% of their list price on average, indicating buyers are paying above asking. 53.6% of homes sell above their asking price. 29.9% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
53
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
vs. Massachusetts Median
Investor takeaway
This is a highly competitive market. Be prepared to move quickly and potentially offer above asking price. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals.
Worcester, MA market trends
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Detailed market metrics
Median list price
$510K
Price per sq ft
$280
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Months of supply
2.4
Sold above list
53.6%
Price drops
29.9%
New listings
1,348
↑ 3.5% YoY
Pending sales
1,231
Off market in 2 weeks
58.8%
Worcester, MA housing market FAQs
What is the median home price in Worcester, MA?
For the latest published month, the median sale price in Worcester, MA is $477K. Median means half of homes sold above that price and half below — it is a useful benchmark, not a rule for every listing.
Is Worcester, MA a buyer's or seller's market?
With about 2.4 months of supply, conditions often favor sellers (inventory is relatively tight versus sales pace). Buyers may need to move quickly and keep offers competitive.
How long do homes stay on the market in Worcester, MA?
For the latest published month, the median days on market in Worcester, MA is 21 days — half of homes went pending faster and half slower.
Is Worcester, MA good for rental property investors?
Sale-market stats show how competitive buying is (speed, negotiation, inventory). They do not prove rent performance. Worcester, MA can still work for rentals if the numbers work on a deal-by-deal basis — use local rent comps, financing, vacancy, and expenses in the rental property calculator.
How should investors analyze a rental property in Worcester, MA?
Start with purchase price, financing, rent, vacancy, operating expenses, and capital repairs. Stress-test rates and rent. Will It Flow’s rental property calculator is built to translate those inputs into cash flow, DSCR, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return for Worcester, MA deals.
Compare more Massachusetts metro markets
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National context
Step up to the U.S. housing market hub for national trends, then browse top metro markets by sales activity.
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Housing market data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage. Not financial advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making investment decisions.