Buying Property in Worcester as a Foreigner
Federal & Massachusetts tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
Worcester aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its neighborhoods. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any neighborhood.
Every neighborhood in Worcester, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West TatnuckHood | $429,872 | 6.8% | 57 | 22 | 41 |
| Rice SquareHood | $449,866 | 5.9% | 48 | 27 | 41 |
| Redwood HillsHood | $449,866 | 5.9% | 58 | 27 | 41 |
| Providence Street Historic DistrictHood | $599,822 | 4.0% | 52 | 13 | 41 |
| PiedmontHood | $418,126 | 6.2% | 46 | 15 | 41 |
| Morris SquareHood | $501,101 | 5.8% | 44 | 20 | 41 |
| Massachusetts Avenue Historic DistrictHood | $484,856 | 5.5% | 57 | 22 | 41 |
| Main SouthHood | $488,855 | 5.4% | 44 | 13 | 41 |
| HamiltonHood | $501,101 | 5.8% | 44 | 20 | 41 |
| Green IslandHood | $488,855 | 5.4% | 53 | 13 | 41 |
| Grafton SquareHood | $449,866 | 5.9% | 44 | 27 | 41 |
| Fay Street Historic DistrictHood | $449,866 | 5.9% | 46 | 27 | 41 |
| Elm ParkHood | $617,817 | 3.4% | 56 | 19 | 41 |
| Crown HillHood | $617,817 | 3.4% | 63 | 19 | 41 |
| CitySquareHood | $159,953 | 14.0% | 54 | 5 | 41 |
| Central Business DistrictHood | $159,953 | 14.0% | 54 | 5 | 41 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.3 | 3.1 | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 14.4 | 3.2 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | 14.0 | 3.2 | +7.4% |
| 2021 | 13.0 |
Federal & Massachusetts tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
| 3.0 |
| -3.1% |
| 2020 | 13.6 | 3.1 | -9.8% |
| 2019 | 15.1 | 3.3 | — |
