What are the schools like in Worcester, NY?

Worcester is served primarily by WORCESTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.9:1.

What is the median household income in Worcester?

The median household income in Worcester, NY is $83,036 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Worcester, NY?

Worcester has an average high temperature of 23.3°F in January and 72.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 85.5 inches.

Worcester, NY Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Worcester, NY affordable or expensive?

Worcester's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Worcester is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $134,400 and the median rent is $837 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Worcester, NY?

Worcester has a violent crime rate of 6.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 13.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Worcester, NY a Good Place to Live?

Worcester is a small town of 733 in New York, with a median household income of $83,036 . Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Worcester stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Worcester is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Worcester city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.1

Worcester's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Worcester costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Worcester, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$134,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$837	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$83,036	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Worcester's violent crime rate is 6.7 per 100,000 residents — 98% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

6.7 /100k

Property Crime

13.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Worcester is served primarily by WORCESTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Worcester, NY	National Avg
School District	WORCESTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Worcester sees average highs of 23.3°F in January and 72.6°F in July, with 47.6 inches of annual precipitation and 85.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Worcester, NY
Average High — January	23.3°F
Average High — July	72.6°F
Annual Precipitation	47.6"
Annual Snowfall	85.5"

Demographics

Metric	Worcester, NY	National Avg
Population	733	—
Median Age	46.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.7%	22.2%
65 and over	31.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

East Worcester, NY 3 mi Westford, NY 4 mi Schenevus, NY 6 mi Richmondville, NY 9 mi Milford, NY 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Worcester

Worcester, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

12197

Worcester vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Worcester, NY affordable or expensive?

Worcester's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Worcester roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $134,400 and median rent is $837/month.

What is the crime rate in Worcester, NY?

Worcester's violent crime rate is 6.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 13.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Worcester?

Public schools in Worcester are operated by WORCESTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1. 27.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Worcester, NY a good place to live?

Worcester, NY has a population of 733, a median household income of $83,036, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Worcester?

Worcester averages 23.3°F in January and 72.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.6 inches with about 85.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Worcester?

Worcester, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12197.

What is the population of Worcester?

The population of Worcester, New York is 733 with a median age of 46.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Worcester?

Key numbers for living in Worcester: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $134,400, median household income $83,036, crime index 1 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Worcester side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.