How Does Worcester, MA Spend Tax Money?
Worcester, MA spends $42,049 per resident, with total expenditures of $8.6B. Top spending categories: Education ($28,887/person), Parks & Recreation ($461/person), Health ($349/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (58/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $8.6B |
| Per Capita Spending | $42,049 |
| Total Revenue | $9.2B |
| Total Debt | $93.0M |
| Population | 204,191 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 58/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$28,887/person
Parks & Recreation$461/person
Health$349/person
Fire Protection$186/person
Highways & Roads$163/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.