Worcester, MA metro area Housing Market

Warm Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Worcester, MA metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: March 2026

Median Sale Price

$450K

1.2% YoY

Days on Market

34 days

47.8% YoY

Active Inventory

1,309

7.7% YoY

Homes Sold

549

3.7% YoY

Warm Market

The market is active with moderate buyer demand.

Worcester, MA metro area Market Summary

The Worcester, MA metro area housing market is heating up. As of March 2026, the median home sale price is $450K, down 1.2% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 34 days on the market, 47.8% longer than a year ago.

There are 1,309 homes for sale — 7.7% more than last year. With 2.4 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 960 new listings were added during this period, down 1.5% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 100.0% of their list price on average, indicating buyers are paying above asking. 43.9% of homes sell above their asking price. 20.6% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

57

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 2.4
Days on Market 34
Price Drops 20.6%
Sale-to-List Ratio 100.0%
Market Temperature Warm

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $437K) 3.0%
Days on Market (National: 55) 38.2%
Inventory (National: 1,314,690) 99.9%

vs. Massachusetts Median

Median Price (Massachusetts: $646K) 30.3%
Days on Market (Massachusetts: 31) 9.7%

Investor Takeaway

A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals.

Worcester, MA metro area Market Trends

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Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$518K

Price per Sq Ft

$265

Sale-to-List Ratio

100.0%

Months of Supply

2.4

Sold Above List

43.9%

Price Drops

20.6%

New Listings

960

1.5% YoY

Pending Sales

795

Off Market in 2 Weeks

60.0%

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