Worcester, MA metro area Housing Market
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Data period: January 2026
Median Sale Price
$450K
↑ 4.5% YoY
Days on Market
41 days
↑ 20.6% YoY
Active Inventory
1,155
↑ 6.9% YoY
Homes Sold
527
↓ 15.0% YoY
Warm Market
The market is active with moderate buyer demand.
Worcester, MA metro area Market Summary
The Worcester, MA metro area housing market is heating up. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $450K, up 4.5% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 41 days on the market, 20.6% longer than a year ago.
There are 1,155 homes for sale — 6.9% more than last year. With 2.2 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 568 new listings were added during this period, down 8.1% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 99.2% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 34.9% of homes sell above their asking price. 24.7% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
57
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
vs. Massachusetts Median
Investor Takeaway
A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals.
Worcester, MA metro area Market Trends
Median Sale Price
Median Days on Market
Active Inventory
Homes Sold
Price per Square Foot
Sale-to-List Ratio
New Listings
Listings with Price Drops
Detailed Market Metrics
Median List Price
$480K
Price per Sq Ft
$266
Sale-to-List Ratio
99.2%
Months of Supply
2.2
Sold Above List
34.9%
Price Drops
24.7%
New Listings
568
↓ 8.1% YoY
Pending Sales
584
Off Market in 2 Weeks
38.9%
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