Electricity rates in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA ranks 7 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the youngest residents (median age 34.1). Worcester, Massachusetts has 205,501 residents in 79,089 households; 28.2% heat with electricity.
Households in Worcester, MA can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Worcester on the map
Worcester County, with Worcester marked
Who supplies Worcester
Worcester County lists 3 utilities for Worcester, MA, a city of 205,501: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Worcester County page.
Outage risk around Worcester
Worcester, MA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 157 wind and 8 tornado, 80.3 per 100,000 residents of 205,501. Top gust near Worcester, MA: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Worcester, MA: $910K.
Reports within 15 miles of Worcester, MA
wind and tornado reports, Worcester, MA
- 11'15
- 27'16
- 4'17
- 8'18
- 8'19
- 32'20
- 22'21
- 11'22
- 15'23
- 4'24
- 23'25
| Worcester, MA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA, 2015 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Worcester, MA, 2016 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Worcester, MA, 2017 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Worcester, MA, 2018 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| Worcester, MA, 2019 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Worcester, MA, 2020 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Worcester, MA, 2021 | 20 | 2 | 22 |
| Worcester, MA, 2022 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Worcester, MA, 2023 | 14 | 1 | 15 |
| Worcester, MA, 2024 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Worcester, MA, 2025 | 19 | 4 | 23 |
Facts about Worcester
- Residents of Worcester, MA, ACS 2023
- 205,5012 of 48 Massachusetts cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Worcester, MA
- $67,54441 of 48 of those cities
- Households in Worcester, MA
- 79,0892.60 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Worcester, MA
- 42.4%33,510 owners and 45,579 renter households
- Housing units in Worcester, MA
- 85,3716,282 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Worcester, MA
- 28.2%22,335 of 79,089 homes
- Land area of Worcester, MA
- 37.4 sq mi5,500.6 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Worcester, MA
- 3.0%at 570 kWh a month over the $67,544 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Worcester, MA
- 165NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 80.3 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Worcester, MA
- 195165,502 of 85,371 homes (76.7%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Worcester, MA
- $339,500$1,415 gross rent a month, 5.00% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Worcester
Compare Worcester with nearby cities
| City near Worcester, MA | Distance from Worcester | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA (this page) | 0 mi | 205,501 | $67,544 | 1951 | $339,500 | 165 | 10.7% |
| Marlborough, MA | 14.4 mi northeast | 41,398 (-164,103) | $95,047 (+$27,503) | 1971 (+20 yr) | $485,400 (+$145,900) | 217 (+52) | 16.1% (+5.4 pts) |
| Leominster, MA | 17.5 mi north | 43,697 (-161,804) | $81,556 (+$14,012) | 1966 (+15 yr) | $345,000 (+$5,500) | 142 (-23) | 10.7% (-0.1 pts) |
| Framingham, MA | 19.2 mi east | 72,013 (-133,488) | $98,179 (+$30,635) | 1964 (+13 yr) | $600,600 (+$261,100) | 261 (+96) | 17.4% (+6.7 pts) |
| Fitchburg, MA | 23.0 mi north | 41,633 (-163,868) | $70,659 (+$3,115) | 1950 (-1 yr) | $295,500 (-$44,000) | 130 (-35) | 9.3% (-1.4 pts) |
| Franklin Town, MA | 24.0 mi southeast | 33,067 (-172,434) | $142,788 (+$75,244) | 1985 (+34 yr) | $567,100 (+$227,600) | 194 (+29) | 21.5% (+10.8 pts) |
Who lives in Worcester: income, cars, homes
38,069 residents of Worcester, MA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 34.1. In Worcester, MA, 22,319 of 79,089 households earn under $35,000, 20,513 $35,000-$75,000, 23,398 $75,000-$150,000 and 12,859 $150,000 or more. In Worcester, MA, 23,537 of 43,468 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 29,121 households moved in since 2018 and 12,693 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In Worcester, MA, 12,647 households own no vehicle and 33,841 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Of 100,375 workers in Worcester, MA, 10,747 work from home, 66,075 drive alone, 2,731 ride transit and 5,488 walk. Worcester, MA homes: 42,145 have 3+ bedrooms, 16,195 none or one, median 5.1 rooms.
Household income in Worcester, MA
| Worcester, MA | Value | Rank in Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA, households under $35,000 | 28.2% | 8 of 48 |
| Worcester, MA, households $150,000 or more | 16.3% | 40 of 48 |
| Worcester, MA, residents below poverty | 19.8% | 7 of 48 |
| Worcester, MA, median age | 34.1 | 42 of 48 |
| Worcester, MA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 49.4% | 26 of 48 |
| Worcester, MA, households without a vehicle | 16.0% | 16 of 48 |
| Worcester, MA, households with 2+ vehicles | 42.8% | 31 of 48 |
| Worcester, MA, workers at home | 10.7% | 30 of 48 |
| Worcester, MA, cost-burdened renters | 54.1% | 19 of 48 |
| Worcester, MA, moved in since 2018 | 36.8% | 12 of 48 |
| Worcester, MA, moved in before 2000 | 16.0% | 40 of 48 |
Housing and heating in Worcester
Worcester, MA: 65,502 of 85,371 homes were built before 1980 and 6,771 in 2000 or later. Worcester, MA has 27,333 detached houses, 23,891 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 347 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Worcester, MA
% of homes by decade built, Worcester, MA
- 40pre-40
- 840s
- 1150s
- 860s
- 970s
- 1080s
- 590s
- 500s
- 310s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Worcester, MA
| Worcester, MA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA, median year built | 1951 | 1966 | -15 years | 28 of 48 |
| Worcester, MA, built before 1980 | 76.7% | 64.7% | +12.0 points | 17 of 48 |
| Worcester, MA, built 2000 or later | 7.9% | 14.1% | -6.1 points | 37 of 48 |
| Worcester, MA, detached houses | 32.0% | 57.0% | -25.0 points | 34 of 48 |
| Worcester, MA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 28.0% | 16.6% | +11.3 points | 21 of 48 |
| Worcester, MA, mobile homes | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4 points | 19 of 48 |
| Worcester, MA, renter households | 57.6% | 34.3% | +23.3 points | 11 of 48 |
| Worcester, MA, median home value | $339,500 | $390,700 | -$51,200 | 41 of 48 |
| Worcester, MA, median gross rent a month | $1,415 | $1,347 | +$68 | 37 of 48 |
| Worcester, MA, people per household | 2.42 | 2.50 | -0.08 | 23 of 48 |
Cost of living with electricity in Worcester
Worcester, MA: 79,089 households at $1,710 a year per home for electricity (Worcester County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $135.2 million, an estimate; all home energy is $3,555 a year per household.
| Group in Worcester, MA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Worcester, MA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA, all households | 79,089 | $1,710 | $135.2 million | 2.53% |
| Worcester, MA, homeowners | 33,510 | $2,044 | $68.5 million | 3.03% |
| Worcester, MA, renters | 45,579 | $1,064 | $48.5 million | 1.58% |
Analyst note on Worcester
Worcester, MA counts 205,501 residents in 79,089 households, on 37.4 square miles. Household income in Worcester, MA is $67,544; 33,510 of its 79,089 households own. 22,335 of the 79,089 occupied homes in Worcester, MA heat with electricity.
Worcester, MA has 85,371 housing units, 6,282 of them vacant or seasonal. Worcester, MA ranks 8 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the lowest median home value ($339,500). Worcester, MA ranks 8 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (28%).
Worcester, MA ranks 8 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the lowest median household income ($67,544).
ZIP codes in Worcester
| ZIP area touching Worcester, MA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Worcester | Share of Worcester's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 01604 (Worcester, MA) | 100.0% | 17.7% |
| 01602 (Worcester, MA) | 100.0% | 15.6% |
| 01605 (Worcester, MA) | 100.0% | 15.1% |
| 01606 (Worcester, MA) | 93.6% | 15.0% |
| 01603 (Worcester, MA) | 98.4% | 11.9% |
| 01609 (Worcester, MA) | 100.0% | 10.0% |
| 01607 (Worcester, MA) | 92.9% | 7.5% |
| 01610 (Worcester, MA) | 100.0% | 5.7% |
| 01608 (Worcester, MA) | 100.0% | 1.3% |
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Questions on Worcester
Worcester: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Worcester, MA: Massachusetts households pick a supplier and plan, and Worcester County lists 3 utilities.
Worcester: how does it rank among Massachusetts cities?
Worcester, MA: rank 2 of 48 by its 205,501 residents, rank 41 of 48 by $67,544 median income.
Worcester: how many homes heat with electricity?
Worcester, MA: 22,335 of 79,089 occupied homes, 28.2%; Worcester County 19.2%.
Worcester: how much income goes to electricity?
At 570 kWh a month, 3.0% of the $67,544 median income in Worcester, MA.
Worcester: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Massachusetts yes; municipal and co-op areas around Worcester, MA may be closed.
Worcester: damaging storms reported nearby?
165 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Worcester, MA, 2015 to 2025, 80.3 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Worcester?
Worcester, MA: median home built 1951; 65,502 of 85,371 homes (76.7%) predate 1980, 27,333 are detached and 23,891 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many residents of Worcester, MA live below the poverty line?
38,069 residents.
How many households in Worcester, MA earn under $35,000?
22,319 of 79,089, against 12,859 at $150,000 or more.
How many Worcester, MA renters struggle with rent?
23,537 of 43,468 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.