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Dracut, MA Area Guide

Peaceful suburb in the heart of Merrimack Valley

Park-Like Riverfront Suburban Quaint

The city of Dracut is settled on the Massachusetts-New Hampshire state line to the north and the Merrimack River to the south. This riverfront suburb offers a quaint, peaceful atmosphere with a park-like environment that you’re sure to enjoy.

Though the residential streets of Dracut are calm, once you take a leap over the Merrimack River, you’ll be in Downtown Lowell where you’ll discover historic museums, galleries, restaurants, shops, and more! Situated 32 miles northwest of Boston, Dracut is far enough from the hustle and bustle of urban living while still being in easy driving distance. Directly north of the University of Massachusetts Lowell, the city has a youthful vibe that comes from this popular university just minutes from your potential new home.

To the east, Dracut shares a portion of national state forest with its neighboring cities of Lowell and Tyngsborough. Residents of these areas have access to this beautifully vast woodland with miles of hiking trails and fishing ponds. If you’re interested in practicing your swing, Four Oaks Country Club offers a well-manicured course in the heart of Merrimack Valley!

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Dracut, MA is $1,734 for one bedroom, $2,047 for two bedrooms, and $2,145 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dracut has decreased by -4.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,734/month
719 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,025/month
753 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Dracut, MA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

43 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

33 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Dracut Senior High

Public

Grades 9-12

Parker Avenue School

Public

Grades 9-12

7 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lowell National Historical Park
  • Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest
  • Lowell Heritage State Park
  • Lawrence Heritage State Park
  • The Butterfly Place

Military Bases

Airports

  • Manchester Boston Regional
  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.