Worcester 62 Average
Worcester Livability #813 ranked city in New York#16,099 ranked city in the USARanks better than 45% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Worcester

PROS
  • Crime

    This area boasts a crime rate that is far below the national average, making it a very safe place to live. These crime statistics encompass both property and violent offenses.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Schools

    The low schools score might be a result of factors like lower than average education levels, lackluster reading and math scores and the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools.

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      Worcester transportation information

      Statistic Worcester New York National
      Average one way commute31min33min26min
      Workers who drive to work77.6%53.0%76.4%
      Workers who carpool20.2%6.7%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%28.0%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.7%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%6.3%2.8%
      Working from home2.2%4.0%4.6%
      Source: The Worcester, NY data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).