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Woburn.
About
Life in Woburn
Woburn offers genuine proximity to Boston without feeling like you're living in the city itself—your commute to downtown Boston runs about 26 minutes on average, and the MBTA Commuter Rail gets you there reliably. That said, this is a solidly suburban, fully urban area with no rural character whatsoever, so if you're seeking a more spacious or small-town feel, you'll want to look elsewhere. The cost of living is substantial: median home prices hover around $674,000 and median rent around $2,221 monthly, reflecting the Boston metro premium.
Woburn at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Foreign-Born
20.4%
Broadband Internet
94.8%
of households
Population Growth
+7.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics20.4% foreign-born, most often from Brazil
Who lives in Woburn: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Woburn, the largest foreign-born group is from Brazil (20.8%), and 12.3% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
17.9%
of residents
65 and Older
15.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.4%
of households
Married Couples
48.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 26% above MA average
Rent, home values, and income in Woburn
In Woburn, rent runs 26% above the MA average, and home values are 20% above the MA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,354
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1968
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $753,085 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MA
Unemployment in Woburn
Unemployment in Woburn is close to the MA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Woburn Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.3 min avg
How Woburn residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Woburn, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 63% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Woburn runs 63% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
123.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
903.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Woburn Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Middlesex County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Middlesex County, which includes Woburn, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $73,400 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $23,700 |
| 2023 | 29 | Flood | $99,100 |
| 2022 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $111,000 |
| 2021 | 28 | Strong Wind | $583,500 |
| 2020 | 52 | Strong Wind | $552,300 |
| 2019 | 27 | Strong Wind | $263,750 |
| 2018 | 40 | Flood | $526,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Middlesex County, county-wide
Woburn is about 3% of Middlesex County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Middlesex County, which includes Woburn, is typically good — 299 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
299
per year
Moderate Days
65
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Middlesex County, county-wide
Woburn is about 3% of Middlesex County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Woburn has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.0"
Annual Snowfall
63.5"
Hot Days/Year
12
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
134
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
138
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 19°F | 3.86" |
| Feb | 40°F | 20°F | 3.62" |
| Mar | 48°F | 27°F | 4.89" |
| Apr | 60°F | 37°F | 4.34" |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 3.81" |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 4.21" |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 4.01" |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.54" |
| Sep | 75°F | 53°F | 3.93" |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 4.76" |
| Nov | 53°F | 32°F | 4.01" |
| Dec | 43°F | 24°F | 5.02" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Woburn
Uninsured
1.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Woburn's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.1 mi away · Burlington
Winchester Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.2 mi away · Winchester
Melrosewakefield Healthcare
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.1 mi away · Melrose
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Woburn
Woburn's student/teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 46.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
46.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Woburn (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 18,248 students · in-state tuition $71,372 · 89% graduate · median earnings $89,087 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 17,326 students · in-state tuition $69,289 · 91% graduate · median earnings $99,371 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Massachusetts-Boston
13.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 11,512 students · in-state tuition $16,558 · 62% graduate · median earnings $70,597 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
14.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 11,434 students · in-state tuition $17,664 · 68% graduate · median earnings $77,989 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,085 students · in-state tuition $73,508 · 91% graduate · median earnings $112,178 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 8,612 students · in-state tuition $6,288 · 22% graduate · median earnings $51,734 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Woburn
Woburn has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
National Historic Site
8 mi awayMinute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
8 mi awaySaugus Iron Works National Historic Site
National Historic Site
8 mi awayBoston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site
10 mi awayBoston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
10 mi awayJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
National Historic Site
10 mi awayFrederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
National Historic Site
11 mi awayLowell National Historical Park
National Historical Park
14 mi awayPublic Libraries in Woburn
Woburn Public Library
45 Pleasant St., Woburn
Cities Near Woburn
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Woburn FAQ
Is Woburn, Massachusetts affordable?⌄
Woburn's median rent is $2,221/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $111,185/year. Median home value is $673,500.
Is Woburn, Massachusetts safe?⌄
Woburn's violent crime rate was 123 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 904 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Woburn, Massachusetts?⌄
Woburn has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Woburn, Massachusetts?⌄
The cost of living in Woburn is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,221/month and median household income is $111,185/year. The median home value is $673,500. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Woburn, Massachusetts?⌄
The average commute in Woburn is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from