Worcester, Fall 2026: more competition, higher median price
Worcester sold more single-family homes this summer, 233 compared with 219, and the median sale rose 3.4% to $465,000. 65% of homes sold over asking, up from 55%, and there's about 2.3 months of supply.
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Single-family homes
July 1 through September 29, 2026, compared with the same period in 2025
| Measure | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 233 | 219 | +6.4% |
| Median sale price | $465,000 | $449,900 | +3.4% |
| Median price per sq. ft. | $292 | $293 | −0.3% |
| Median sale-to-list price | 101.3% | 100.0% | +1.3 pts |
| Sold over asking | 65% | 55% | +10 pts |
| Median days on market | 21 | 22 | −1 day |
| New listings | 341 | 324 | +5.2% |
| Sales with seller concessions | 21% (50) | 16% (36) | Up |
The median single-family sale was $465,000, up 3.4% from $449,900 last summer, while price per square foot was about flat at $292, down 0.3%, so the higher median reflects which homes sold more than rising values. The typical home sold for 101.3% of its list price, with a median of 21 days on market, faster than last year's 22. More sales included a seller concession: 21% compared with 16%.
For context, from April through June the median single-family sale was $475,000, and 58% of homes sold over asking.
Right now, as of September 29: 182 single-family homes are for sale and another 123 are under agreement. That's roughly 2.3 months of supply, still a seller's market. Eighty of the 182 active listings have already cut their price.
Condominiums
July 1 through September 29, 2026, compared with the same period in 2025
| Measure | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condos sold | 66 | 62 | +6.5% |
| Median sale price | $315,000 | $294,700 | +6.9% |
| Median sale-to-list price | 100.0% | 100.0% | Even |
| Median days on market | 25.5 | 27 | −1.5 days |
| New listings | 90 | 102 | −11.8% |
More Worcester condos sold this summer, and the median price rose. The median condo sale was $315,000, up 6.9% from $294,700, and the typical condo sold for 100.0% of its list price in a median of 25.5 days, faster than last year's 27. Today there are 72 condos for sale and 22 under agreement.
What it means if you own in Worcester
Worcester's median price rose this summer, and most homes still sold over asking. With 80 of 182 active listings already cutting their price, the first price matters. Townwide numbers can't tell you what your home is worth. Your street, your updates and your timing all move the number.
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Based on information provided to and compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc., covering July 1 through September 29 in 2025 and 2026. The analysis includes single-family and condominium listings in Worcester, Massachusetts. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Recent closings may still be reported.