Question 1

Is Springfield, MA or Worcester, MA safer?

Accepted Answer

Worcester, MA scores higher on safety. Springfield, MA has violent crime rated High and property crime rated High. Worcester, MA has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 2

Is Springfield, MA or Worcester, MA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Springfield, MA is more walkable. Springfield, MA has a Walk Score of 2/100 and Worcester, MA has a Walk Score of N/A/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Springfield, MA or Worcester, MA?

Accepted Answer

Springfield, MA has higher-rated schools. Springfield, MA has a school rating of 7.3/10 and Worcester, MA has a rating of 7.3/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Springfield, MA or Worcester, MA?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Springfield, MA	Worcester, MA
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$200K	N/A
Median Rent	$2K	N/A
Median Income	$60K	N/A
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	2/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
Transit Score	20/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A ✓ More bikeable
Commute	111 min	69 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	F	D+ ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	High	Moderate ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	High	Moderate ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	7.3/10	7.3/10
Best for	budget familiesstudentscommuters	First‑time home buyers seeking affordabilityFamilies valuing strong schoolsUrban culture enthusiasts

Springfield, MA vs Worcester, MA

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