Worcester, MA metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · MA · score computed October 2026
What is Worcester, MA metro area’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 5 of 5 (population 278,335–19,798,537) · comparable within its band
Where is Worcester, MA metro area in its market cycle?
Worcester, MA metro area is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Worcester, MA metro area?
Metro-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Worcester, MA metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $479K | ▼ -0.2% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 31 days | ▲ +14.8% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 2.6 | ▲ +23.8% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 2,012 | ▲ +26.2% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 784 | ▲ +1.6% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $279 | ▲ +2.2% | Redfin |
How has Worcester, MA metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
Markets like Worcester, MA metro area
- Providence, RI metro area, RImetro31
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MAmetro30
- Boston, MA metro area, MAmetro35
- New Brunswick, NJ metro area, NJmetro41
- Nassau County, NY metro area, NYmetro45
- Pittsfield, MA metro area, MAmetro34
- Manchester, NH metro area, NHmetro38
- Bridgeport, CT metro area, CTmetro32
- Springfield, MA metro area, MAmetro30
- Frederick, MD metro area, MDmetro34
Frequently asked questions
Is Worcester, MA metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Worcester, MA metro area is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 34 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Worcester, MA metro area?
The median sale price in Worcester, MA metro area is $479K, having held roughly steady over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Worcester, MA metro area?
Worcester, MA metro area scores 21 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Worcester, MA metro area's Alpha Score?
Worcester, MA metro area's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (64/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (15/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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