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Wilmington, MA Area Guide

A beautiful suburban town with a rich history and easy access to Boston.

Historic Easy Commutes Mass Transit Boston Area Wooded Park Space

Settled in 1665, Wilmington played a crucial role in the early colonies. The Middlesex Canal, a 27-mile canal connecting the port of Boston and the Merrimack River, passed through Wilmington. As one of the young nation's first engineering projects, the Middlesex Canal's aqueducts and other remnants are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, Wilmington is a wooded suburban community with some beautiful features, such as Silver Lake and Cranberry Bog. The Town Museum is a fascinating destination, housed in the Col. Joshua Harnden Tavern, built in 1770 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Harnden, the man who built the house, achieved the rank of colonel during the American Revolution. In addition to being a beautiful town with a rich history, Wilmington is ideally located for commuters, roughly 15 miles northwest of Boston. Commuters can take I-93 or, for a car-free commute, hop on the MBTA Lowell Line and arrive downtown in about 20 minutes.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Wilmington, MA is $2,471 for one bedroom, $3,010 for two bedrooms, and $3,793 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wilmington has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,471/month
854 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

34 / 100

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

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

34 / 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

North Intermediate

Public

Grades K-5

West Intermediate

Public

Grades PK-5

Shawsheen Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Wilmington Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Wilmington High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Harold Parker State Forest
  • Ralph Hill Conservation Area
  • Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo
  • Middlesex Fells Reservation
  • Stevens-Coolidge Place

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International
  • Manchester Boston Regional

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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.