Please do not leave this page until complete. This can take a few moments.
Worcester County is the fifth best place in America to own rental property, according to an index compiled last month.
The All Property Management index found Worcester County had the fifth lowest vacancy rate and the sixth greatest rate of housing price appreciation of any of the nation’s top 75 metropolitan statistical areas.
“Who could ask for more big-city resources and services with family-oriented conveniences and amenities,” said Joe Salvia, vice president of Wellesley-based Maloney Properties, in a statement.
The index was compiled using five metrics measured by the federal government or CoreLogic, which gathers property and consumer information. Two-thirds of the tracked metropolitan areas fared better than Worcester County in job growth and annual rate of return.
Aside from Worcester County, the Rochester, N.Y., metropolitan area was the only site in the Northeast to crack the index’s top 10.
Read more
Communities Open Doors To More Rental Housing
The Recession’s Over, But Rental Housing Market Shows No Signs Of Stopping
5 Ways To Boost Downtown Worcester
Stay connected! Every business day, WBJ Daily Report will be delivered to your inbox by noon. It provides a daily update of the area’s most important business news.
Sign upWorcester Business Journal provides the top coverage of news, trends, data, politics and personalities of the Central Mass business community. Get the news and information you need from the award-winning writers at WBJ. Don’t miss out - subscribe today.
SubscribeWorcester Business Journal presents a special commemorative edition celebrating the 300th anniversary of the city of Worcester. This landmark publication covers the city and region’s rich history of growth and innovation.
See Digital EditionStay connected! Every business day, WBJ Daily Report will be delivered to your inbox by noon. It provides a daily update of the area’s most important business news.
Worcester Business Journal provides the top coverage of news, trends, data, politics and personalities of the Central Mass business community. Get the news and information you need from the award-winning writers at WBJ. Don’t miss out - subscribe today.
Worcester Business Journal presents a special commemorative edition celebrating the 300th anniversary of the city of Worcester. This landmark publication covers the city and region’s rich history of growth and innovation.
In order to use this feature, we need some information from you. You can also login or register for a free account.
By clicking submit you are agreeing to our cookie usage and Privacy Policy
Already have an account? Login
Already have an account? Login
Want to create an account? Register
In order to use this feature, we need some information from you. You can also login or register for a free account.
By clicking submit you are agreeing to our cookie usage and Privacy Policy
Already have an account? Login
Already have an account? Login
Want to create an account? Register
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Our privacy policy
To ensure the best experience on our website, articles cannot be read without allowing cookies. Please allow cookies to continue reading. Our privacy policy
0 Comments