Is Worcester, MA 01603 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Worcester housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Worcester, MA 01603 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 22 days and there were 1.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 45 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 59%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 5% to $418,319. Overall, Worcester is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Worcester County, homes here sell faster than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 57%. On our competition score, Worcester ranks #131 of 362 MA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 87 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Fayville 01745 (0% sold over asking) or Worcester 01608 (0% sold over asking), while Leicester 01524 (80% sold over asking) and Cherry Valley 01611 (71% sold over asking) are even more competitive.