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Living in
Webster.
Webster is an unincorporated community in Worcester County, MA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Webster
Webster is a community of 12,300 people in Massachusetts. The median household income is $63,837, median rent runs about $1,198 per month, and median home values are around $333,100. Unemployment is low at 4.6%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Webster at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.0%
Foreign-Born
12.1%
Broadband Internet
90.0%
of households
Population Growth
+3.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.1% foreign-born, most often from Dominican Republic
Who lives in Webster: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Webster, the largest foreign-born group is from Dominican Republic (15.5%), and 14.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.8%
of residents
65 and Older
15.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.8%
of households
Married Couples
29.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.30
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 32% below MA average
Rent, home values, and income in Webster
In Webster, rent runs 32% below the MA average, and home values are 41% below the MA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,234
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
45.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1954
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $442,459 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MA
Unemployment in Webster
Unemployment in Worcester County, which includes Webster, is close to the MA average.
Unemployment rate
Webster: Worcester County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Worcester County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Webster is about 1% of Worcester County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Webster Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.5 min avg
How Webster residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Webster, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)
Regional airport · few flights106k passengers boarded in 2025
- 42 mi
Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Medium hub3.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 50 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 55% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Webster runs 55% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
511.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
657.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Webster Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Worcester County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Worcester County, which includes Webster, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $162,300 |
| 2024 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $11,800 |
| 2023 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2022 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $99,300 |
| 2021 | 42 | Thunderstorm Wind | $220,500 |
| 2020 | 47 | Strong Wind | $376,000 |
| 2019 | 34 | Strong Wind | $170,350 |
| 2018 | 45 | Strong Wind | $5.5M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Worcester County, county-wide
Webster is about 1% of Worcester County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Worcester County, which includes Webster, is typically good — 298 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
298
per year
Moderate Days
67
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Worcester County, county-wide
Webster is about 1% of Worcester County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 17°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Webster has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 17°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/34°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
37°/17°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.9"
Annual Snowfall
46.6"
Hot Days/Year
8
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
153
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
130
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 15°F | 3.77" |
| Feb | 37°F | 15°F | 3.21" |
| Mar | 45°F | 24°F | 4.43" |
| Apr | 57°F | 34°F | 4.33" |
| May | 69°F | 45°F | 3.60" |
| Jun | 77°F | 55°F | 4.05" |
| Jul | 83°F | 60°F | 3.90" |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 4.19" |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 4.07" |
| Oct | 61°F | 39°F | 4.84" |
| Nov | 50°F | 30°F | 3.90" |
| Dec | 39°F | 21°F | 4.56" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Webster
Uninsured
3.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Webster's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Umass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.5 mi away · Southbridge
Day Kimball Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10 mi away · Putnam
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Webster
Webster's student/teacher ratio is 11.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 18.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
18.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Webster (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,106 students · in-state tuition $68,090 · 91% graduate · median earnings $100,485 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,214 students · in-state tuition $61,140 · 77% graduate · median earnings $67,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, 28 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Webster
Webster has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park (28 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Historical Park
28 mi awayRoger Williams National Memorial
National Memorial
29 mi awaySpringfield Armory National Historic Site
National Historic Site
36 mi awayNew England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
37 mi awayMinute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
41 mi awayFrederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
National Historic Site
43 mi awayJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
National Historic Site
44 mi awayLongfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
National Historic Site
45 mi awayPublic Libraries in Webster
Gladys E. Kelly Public Library
2 Lake Street, Webster
Cities Near Webster
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Webster?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Webster FAQ
Is Webster, Massachusetts affordable?⌄
Webster's median rent is $1,198/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $63,837/year. Median home value is $333,100.
Is Webster, Massachusetts safe?⌄
Webster's violent crime rate was 512 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 658 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Webster, Massachusetts?⌄
Worcester County, which includes Webster, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Webster, Massachusetts?⌄
The cost of living in Webster is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,198/month and median household income is $63,837/year. The median home value is $333,100. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Webster, Massachusetts?⌄
The average commute in Webster is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from