poll: #1 Worcester: Central Massachusetts’ Best Communities 2013

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Friday, June 21, 2013

GoLocalWorcester Best Communities Team

What is the best thing about Worcester?

A five-time recipient of the All-American City Award, Worcester offers its residents the resources and exciting attractions of a metropolis, balanced with the more intimate, livable scale of a mid-size city. The city's colleges contribute to the city's nightlife, vibrant arts community and scientific innovation. From the Hanover Theatre to the Worcester Arts Museum to Mechanics Hall and the DCU Center, Worcester has cultural options for every taste.

Worcester by the numbers

Established: 1722
Population: 181,045
Median household income: $45,846
Median housing price: $154,296

2013 Best Communities rankings

Overall ranking: 1
Affordability ranking: 66
Education ranking: 69
Economic Condition ranking: 69
Safety ranking: 60
Arts & Culture ranking: 1

Famous residents

Albert Abraham Michelson, First American to receive Nobel Prize in Physics
Alivia Witt, Actress on Sopranos
Harvey Ball, Inventor of the smiley face
Alisan Porter Actress
Alva 'Al' Javery, Former MLB player
Andrea Ajemain, Actress
Anthony Molinari, Hollywood stuntman
Arthur Kennedy, Tony Award winner, Academy Award nominee
Bethany Veney, Pianist
Bill Guerin, US Olympic Hockey team member
Bob Cousy, Former Boston Celtics player
Cedric Ball, Former NBA player
Doug Standhope, Comedian
Zara Cully, Actress

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