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Worcester
City in Massachusetts, United States
Overview
Worcester is Massachusetts' second-largest city, known for its blend of innovation, education, and historical charm. Its dynamic downtown and thriving arts, dining, and university scenes make it a lively destination with a local feel. Visitors can explore museums, parks, and diverse neighborhoods.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Massachusetts
Population
206,518
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.26°, -71.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,880
Local Cost
$2,080
Local Income
$3,600
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
8.6°C
Summer Avg
20.8°C
Winter Avg
-3.7°C
Record High
37.9°C
Record Low
-29.7°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1182 mm
Internet Speed
240 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
70
Coworking
0
Cafes
16
Nightlife
29
Parks
25
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ORH
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 29 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 93/100.
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