Worcester County, MA Housing Market Brief
county · MA · as of May 2026
What is Worcester County, MA’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Worcester County, MA in its market cycle?
Worcester County, MA is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Worcester County, MA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $495K | ▼ -2.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 21 days | ▲ +10.5% |
| Months of Supply | 2.5 | ▲ +25% |
| Homes for Sale | 1,662 | ▲ +13.1% |
| Homes Sold | 673 | ▼ -7.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $288 | ▲ +0.2% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.9% | ▼ -1.2% |
How has Worcester County, MA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Worcester County, MA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Worcester County, MA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 41 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Worcester County, MA?
The median sale price in Worcester County, MA is $495K, having fallen 2.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Worcester County, MA?
Worcester County, MA scores 13 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Worcester County, MA's Alpha Score?
Worcester County, MA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (57/100) and its weakest is Affordability (13/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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