Worcester MA Facts

Worcester

• was settled in 1673, incorporated as a town in 1722, and incorporated as a city in 1848
• is now the 2nd largest city in Massachusetts, after Boston
• is approximately 40 miles west of Boston
• population is approximately 182,882


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Approximately 1045 single family homes sold in Worcester in 2009 ( 2010 #'s will be released shortly)

Approximately 233 condos sold in Worcester in 2009 ( 2010 #'s will be released shortly)

Approximately 373 multi family homes sold in Worcester in 2009 ( 2010 #'s will be released shortly)

FY 2010 Tax Rates: Residential: $15.15 per $1,000 Assessed Valuation Commercial: $33.28 per $1,000 Assessed Valuation

Current Water Rate: $3.15 per Hundred Cubic Feet

Current Sewer Rate: $5.06 per Hundred Cubic Feet

Utilities: Electric: National Grid - 1-800-322-3223 Gas: NSTAR - 1-800-592-2000

Economic Outlook for Worcester:

Worcester experienced steady economic growth in 2009. Over 2300 building permits were issued in the city totaling an estimated value of $116.8 million dollars in residential and commercial renovations & new construction. Stay tuned to WorcesterRealEstate.com for an economic review for 2010.