Located nine miles north of Boston, Woburn combines suburban living with easy city access. The city's rental options range from apartment communities near commercial areas to residential neighborhoods surrounding Horn Pond, a local landmark offering recreational trails and serving as the city's water source. One-bedroom apartments in Woburn rent for an average of $2,541, while two-bedroom units average $3,006 per month. The rental market shows stability, with one-bedroom units seeing a 0.6% increase and two-bedroom apartments experiencing a 2% rise.
Woburn's location near Routes 128 and 93 makes it convenient for commuters, while the Anderson Regional Transportation Center provides rail service to Boston. The city features walking paths around Horn Pond and historic sites including the 1790 House. Woburn's strong presence in the biotechnology sector, recognized by the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council as a platinum-level "Bio-Ready community," adds to its economic strength.