There are 20 independent living communities serving Worcester, Massachusetts. This includes 9 communities in Worcester and 11 nearby. Independent living costs in Massachusetts range from about $23 up to $140 per day, with a median expense running about $96. The monthly cost averages roughly $2,885 and ranges between $694 and $4,187. On a yearly basis, the average cost is around $34,630, which is above the US average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Worcester, MA typically range from $1,650 per month up to $3,402 per month, with an average cost of approximately $2,617 per month. That equates to an annual cost of around $31,400.
Located in Worcester County, Worcester is a mid-size city in the State of Massachusetts. It is the second biggest city in the state. The surrounding statistical area includes 647,315 inhabitants, but there are 181,315 living inside the city limits. The senior community makes up 22% of the total population.
Worcester has a medium SeniorScore™ of 64. The city's median household income is $45,000 ($25,000 on a per capita basis), compared to the average of $73,000 for the state of Massachusetts. The median home price in Worcester is $168,000, which is significantly lower than the state average of $514,500. Worcester has a high unemployment rate of approximately 9.44%.
Worcester has very harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city gets very high levels of rain each year. Worcester has average air quality and a very high crime rate in comparison to other cities.