Investor-grade market analytics for Worcester, Massachusetts. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.
$460,840
+1.7% year-over-year
5.4%
gross annual
-6.1%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
-6.1% year-over-year
Migration: Top 96% nationally
In-migrants avg $80,314 AGI vs out-migrants $84,734
Opportunity Zone Market
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Worcester, MA-CT is in a stabilization phase with 1.7% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability is moderately stretched with a price-to-income ratio of 4.93x, above the national average of 4.8x. Net negative migration (-1,009 returns/year) is reducing housing demand pressure. Climate risk is moderate (50/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 5.42% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Worcester, MA-CT's primary climate exposure is flooding (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 50/100 (Moderate) indicates overall risk with manageable exposure that should be factored into investment analysis. Buyers should consider climate-related insurance costs and potential future regulatory changes.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
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