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Worcester, MA home prices and housing market

9 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$422K1-yr changeUp1.5%

The typical home value in Worcester, MA is $422K as of September 2026, up 1.5% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Worcester ZIP code, the median list price is $429K and homes spend a median of 40 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Worcester, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$422K
1-yr changeMedian across Worcester ZIPs
+1.5%
ZIP markets live12 tracked in Worcester
9
County
Worcester County

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12-month value trend

+1.5% over 12 months

Typical home value in Worcester over the last 12 months: $415K in Sep 2025 to $422K in Sep 2026 (+1.5%).

Sep 2025$415K

Sep 2026$422K

Median Zillow home value index across Worcester's ZIP codes.

Context

Worcester's housing market is moving at a moderate pace. The typical home value is $421,555, up 1.5% over the past year as of September 2026. There are currently 229 homes for sale with a median list price of $428,675. Homes are spending a median of 40 days on market, suggesting neither a rush nor a prolonged wait for most sellers. About 18.7% of listings have seen price cuts. For homeowners weighing a sale, the modest appreciation and steady inventory mean you'll want to price carefully and be prepared for a realistic timeline.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Worcester, MA?

Typical home value

$422K

Up1.5%YoY

Median list price

$429K

Days on market

40

Homes for sale

229

Price cuts

18.7%

New listings

148

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Worcester's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Worcester, MA home prices over time

Typical home values in Worcester, MA are up 1.5% over the past year, from $415K in September 2025 to $422K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Worcester, MA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$421,555+1.5%
September 2025$415,442No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Worcester ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Worcester, MA a buyer's or seller's market?

Worcester, MA is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers.

These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction.

Based on a median of 40 days on market and 19% of listings with a price cut in the typical Worcester ZIP code, and 148 new listings against 229 active listings across Worcester, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Worcester housing market forecast 2027

+1.3%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 9 Worcester ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 1.3% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Worcester rose 1.5%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Worcester?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Worcester shows typical home values rising 1.3% by September 2027, after a 1.5% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 9 Worcester ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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The markets

Which Worcester ZIP codes have the highest home values?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 12 Worcester ZIP codes in total; the remaining 3 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Worcester, MA home prices.

What is the typical home value in Worcester?

The typical home value in Worcester is $421,555 as of September 2026, up 1.5% over the past year.

How many homes are currently for sale in Worcester?

There are 229 homes for sale in Worcester as of September 2026, with a median list price of $428,675.

How long do homes typically stay on the market in Worcester?

Homes in Worcester spend a median of 40 days on market as of September 2026.

Are home prices going up or down in Worcester, MA?

Typical home values in Worcester, MA are up 1.5% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Worcester, MA a buyer's or seller's market?

Worcester, MA is roughly balanced between buyers and sellers. These measures sit between the ranges that usually favor one side, so pricing and condition matter more than market direction. Based on a median of 40 days on market and 19% of listings with a price cut in the typical Worcester ZIP code, and 148 new listings against 229 active listings across Worcester, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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