Population 9,639 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Broadmeadow Brook
Household size in Broadmeadow Brook
| Period | Broadmeadow Brook | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.59 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.62 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.56 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.18 | −0.03 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Broadmeadow Brook has 2.53 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.35 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the north.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Broadmeadow Brook
| Period | Broadmeadow Brook | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3 | 39.1 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.4 | 39.8 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.4 | 40.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.2 | 41.1 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +2.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Broadmeadow Brook is 37.2 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 36.3, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Broadmeadow Brook
| Period | Broadmeadow Brook | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 10.8% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 11.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | +0.9 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Broadmeadow Brook: 7.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Broadmeadow Brook has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Worcester neighborhoods.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Broadmeadow Brook
Renters in Broadmeadow Brook
| Period | Broadmeadow Brook | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.5% | 32.4% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.8% | 34.8% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.7% | 34.9% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.9% | 34.2% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than four in ten households in Broadmeadow Brook rent their homes (43.9%), above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 34.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the center. The renter share has risen 9.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Broadmeadow Brook
| Period | Broadmeadow Brook | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 9.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 8.5% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 6.8% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Broadmeadow Brook: 14.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 7.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Broadmeadow Brook
| Period | Broadmeadow Brook | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1961 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1962 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1964 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1965 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | −10 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Broadmeadow Brook is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Broadmeadow Brook
| Period | Broadmeadow Brook | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $893 | $930 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,074 | $1,008 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,229 | $1,155 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,724 | $1,549 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$832 | +$619 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Broadmeadow Brook costs $1,724 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $832 a month from 2006–10, a 93% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 24.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Broadmeadow Brook
Bachelor's degrees in Broadmeadow Brook
| Period | Broadmeadow Brook | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.1% | 33.1% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.4% | 34.5% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.7% | 36.5% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.5% | 39.8% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +6.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Broadmeadow Brook as nationally: 34.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Worcester area (39.8%). The share with a degree is down 0.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Broadmeadow Brook
| Period | Broadmeadow Brook | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.4% | 88.4% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.8% | 89.4% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.9% | 90.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.1% | 90.9% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | +2.5 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Broadmeadow Brook never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 3.3 points, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Broadmeadow Brook
| Period | Broadmeadow Brook | Worcester area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 7.7% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.1% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Broadmeadow Brook has been strong: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only two of Worcester's 26 neighborhoods have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.2 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Broadmeadow Brook compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmeadow Brook | 2.53 | 37.2 | 7.5% | 43.9% | 14.2% | 1962 | $1,724 | 34.5% | 85.1% | 2.2% |
| Grafton Hill | 2.39 | 39.2 | 10.4% | 37.9% | 12.1% | 1958 | $1,630 | 26.6% | 89.7% | 9.3% |
| Union Hill | 2.63 | 34.5 | 25.3% | 60.8% | 10.4% | 1948 | $1,566 | 20.7% | 78.4% | 6.4% |
| Hamilton | 2.32 | 38.0 | 9.9% | 36.8% | 7.2% | 1957 | $1,577 | 40.0% | 91.8% | 6.3% |
| Vernon Hill | 2.17 | 41.6 | 23.5% | 82.4% | 9.5% | 1954 | $1,575 | 16.0% | 74.4% | 7.2% |
| Franklin Plantation | 2.40 | 35.3 | 14.3% | 66.2% | 9.7% | 1960 | $1,690 | 43.4% | 86.5% | 6.7% |
| Green Island | 2.68 | 32.8 | 36.7% | 81.0% | 18.7% | 1948 | $1,597 | 21.3% | 80.2% | 14.3% |
| North Quinsigamond Village | 2.51 | 29.9 | 17.3% | 48.6% | 6.3% | 1938 | $1,632 | 43.0% | 93.4% | 3.7% |
| Lake Park | 2.03 | 40.6 | 10.3% | 60.7% | 8.3% | 1945 | $1,320 | 45.8% | 91.5% | 4.8% |
| South Worcester | 2.68 | 31.6 | 18.9% | 69.5% | 7.7% | 1938 | $1,579 | 16.8% | 84.1% | 9.1% |
| Central Business District | 1.86 | 29.9 | 13.6% | 92.9% | 15.0% | 1969 | $1,524 | 45.0% | 80.1% | 5.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Broadmeadow Brook. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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