City Living Essentials
Worcester is a great place to live. In addition to the nightlife, diverse restaurants, colleges and universities and events, the average housing price in Worcester is lower than the Massachusetts average.
College & Universities
- Anna Maria College
- Assumption College
- Clark University
- College of Holy Cross
- Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS)
- Quinsigamond Community College
- University of Massachusetts Medical School
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- Worcester State University
House and Rent Prices
- Median House Price: $390,000
- Median Rent Price: $1,600
Sport Teams
- Baseball
Worcester Bravehearts - Baseball
WooSox - Hockey
Worcester Railers - Football
Massachusetts Pirates - Soccer
Worcester Fuel FC
Transportation
- Bus
Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) - Plane
Worcester Regional Airport - Taxi
Yellow Cab or Red Cab - Train
MBTA Commuter Rail or AMTRAK
Utilities*
- Landline Telephone
Verizon - Cable TV Franchise
Spectrum - Electric (Delivery)
National Grid - Gas
EverSource
*Residents and businesses also have the option of choosing from competing wireless telephone, satellite television and electricity suppliers.
College & Universities
- Anna Maria College
- Assumption College
- Becker College
- Clark University
- College of Holy Cross
- Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS)
- Quinsigamond Community College
- University of Massachusetts Medical School
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- Worcester State University
House and Rent Prices
- Median House Price: $220,000
- Median Rent Price
Studio Apartment: $800
1 Bedroom Apartment: $1,000
2 Bedroom Apartment: $1,200
3 Bedroom Apartment: $1,400
Transportation
- Bus
Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) - Plane
Worcester Regional Airport - Taxi
Yellow Cab or Red Cab - Train
MBTA Commuter Rail or AMTRAK
Utilities*
- Landline Telephone
Verizon - Cable TV Franchise
Spectrum - Electric (Delivery)
National Grid - Gas
EverSource
*Residents and businesses also have the option of choosing from competing wireless telephone, satellite television and electricity suppliers.
College & Universities
- Anna Maria College
- Assumption College
- Becker College
- Clark University
- College of Holy Cross
- Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS)
- Quinsigamond Community College
- University of Massachusetts Medical School
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- Worcester State University
House and Rent Prices
- Median House Price: $220,000
- Median Rent Price
Studio Apartment: $800
1 Bedroom Apartment: $1,000
2 Bedroom Apartment: $1,200
3 Bedroom Apartment: $1,400
Transportation
- Bus
Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) - Plane
Worcester Regional Airport - Taxi
Yellow Cab or Red Cab - Train
MBTA Commuter Rail or AMTRAK
Utilities*
- Landline Telephone
Verizon - Cable TV Franchise
Spectrum - Electric (Delivery)
National Grid - Gas
EverSource
*Residents and businesses also have the option of choosing from competing wireless telephone, satellite television and electricity suppliers.
Other Helpful Links
- Blueprint to buy: an at-a-glance overview of the homebuying process
- How to Buy a Home Guide: more in-depth information to guide buyers step-by-step
- Overcoming challenges: for when the going gets tough
- Homebuyer counseling courses
- Affordable loans to help first-time homebuyers to achieve the dream
- Loans to help current homeowners to improve their properties
- Full Resource Directory
- Discover Central Massachusetts
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