About this list
Looking for a Worcester County, MA distressed property list? ListCentral.US provides weekly-updated distressed property data for Worcester County, Massachusetts, for investors, wholesalers, real estate agents, contractors, and handyman crews. With an estimated 888,502 residents (U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025), Worcester County ranks #67 among U.S. counties by population. The county sits inside the Worcester, MA metropolitan statistical area (888,502 residents).
Pricing: 25 free records for Worcester County (one-time), or 250 records for $24. Choose the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “Worcester County, MA” (or put it in the order note) and you'll receive your data within 24 hours.
What's Included in Each Distressed Property Record
- Owner name
- Property address
- Mailing address
- Property characteristics — bedrooms, bathrooms, and other property details
- Distress type — such as tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant
Worcester County Housing Market Snapshot
Population is from the Census Bureau's 2025 estimates; housing and income figures are American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates for 2020–2024.
| Estimated population (2025) | 888,502 |
|---|---|
| Population change since 2020 | +3.1% |
| Housing units | 355,185 |
| Vacant housing units | 19,359 (5.5%) |
| Owner-occupied households | 220,916 (65.8%) |
| Renter-occupied households | 114,910 (34.2%) |
| Median home value | $423,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,426/month |
| Median household income | $95,939 |
| Median year homes were built | 1967 |
| Median age of residents | 40.2 |
What the Numbers Mean for Worcester County Distressed Property Buyers
- Vacancy. About 5.5% of Worcester County's housing units (19,359 homes) were vacant in the 2020–2024 ACS, below the U.S. figure of 10.1%. That count includes homes for rent, for sale, and seasonal homes, so it is a market-wide signal rather than a count of distressed homes; our county list is what identifies the distressed ones.
- Housing age. The median home in Worcester County was built in 1967, about 13 years earlier than the U.S. median (1980). Older housing stock often means aging roofs, plumbing, and electrical systems, which is steady repair work for contractors and handyman crews and a lever for investors pricing rehabs.
- Prices. The median home value of $423,700 is 27% above the U.S. median of $332,700, and equals 4.4 times the county's median household income of $95,939. That puts deal spreads in a mid-range for wholesalers and flippers.
- Tenure. 65.8% of occupied homes in Worcester County are owner-occupied versus 34.2% renter-occupied, close to the national split. Expect a mix of owner-occupant and landlord-owned distress.
- Growth. Worcester County grew 3.1% between 2020 and 2025. Growing counties keep buyer demand and rehab resale values supported, which helps investors exit deals.
How Investors and Contractors Use Worcester County Distressed Property Data
Wholesalers and investors use the list to contact owners of distressed homes in Worcester County before they reach the MLS. With about 220,916 owner-occupied and 114,910 renter-occupied households in the county, each weekly refresh surfaces new distress signals across a large pool of properties. Contractors and handyman crews use the same records, including property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, to find repair and renovation work early.
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Browse all counties in the Distressed Properties collection, or read the Motivated Seller Lists guide.
Worcester County Distressed Property List FAQ
How much does a Worcester County distressed property list cost? 25 records are free (one-time), and 250 records cost $24.
How do I order Worcester County data? Select the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “Worcester County, MA”. You'll receive your data within 24 hours. For the free 25 records, just email us.
What does each record include? Owner name, property address, mailing address, property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, and the distress type (for example tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant).
How big is the Worcester County housing market? The 2020–2024 ACS counts 355,185 housing units in Worcester County, of which 335,826 are occupied.
How often is the data updated? Weekly.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (Vintage 2025) and American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024). Distressed property records are supplied by ListCentral.US.