Is Worcester, MA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Worcester is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

Since last year, Worcester has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Worcester is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Worcester, MA

How much do homes in Worcester, MA cost?

Median Sold Price

$440,000

$256/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$30,057(+7.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Worcester have sold for 7.3% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Worcester was $440,000 in October 2024, up 7.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $256.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $191.7K$225K
+17.3%
2 $297.9K$335K
+12.4%
3 $400K$425K
+6.3%
4 $438K$490K
+11.9%
5+ $590K$655K
+11.0%

Summary: Worcester housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 17.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 12.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 11%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Cherry Valley
+10.1%
Worcester
+7.3%
Shrewsbury
+7.3%
Millbury
+3.9%
Auburn
+0.6%

Housing Supply in Worcester, MA

How many homes are available in Worcester, MA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
426442+3.8%

Summary: The Worcester real estate market had 442 homes for sale in October 2024, a 3.8% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 128
-33.3%
2 7796
+24.7%
3 160166
+3.8%
4 5760
+5.3%
5+ 120112
-6.7%

Summary: The Worcester housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 33.3%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 24.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 6.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
105130+23.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

36 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

10 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

84 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Worcester, you could pay more than the asking price. 64.6% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 130 homes were sold or pending in Worcester in October 2024, up by 23.8% month-over-month. Of the 130 sold homes, 28% were sold under asking, 8% were sold at asking, and 65% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Worcester, MA

How long does it take to sell a home in Worcester, MA?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
24 Days28 Days+19.1%

Summary: Homes in Worcester had an average of 28 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 19.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

90 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

32 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

8 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Worcester are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 130 homes were sold in Worcester; 69% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 6% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 16 Days Ago

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