Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
20%
Woburn
Woburn, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,549
Population
42,780
Renter Mix
42% Rent
The perfect commuter town with a traditional, colonial ambiance.
Boston
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Suburb
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Commuter Town
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Colonial Architecture
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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. The city maintains its historic character while supporting modern industry, with updated educational facilities including Woburn Memorial High School.
Explore the City
Two new modern farmhouse-style homes in the Vinson-Owen Science Park neighborhood.
North Woburn residents have quick access to the commuter rail at the Anderson / Woburn station.
Enjoy a walk around Horn Pond's many trails in Woburn Country Club.
Winn Memorial Library is a National Historic Landmark near North Woburn.
A spectacular sunset at The Movies On The Green event at Woburn Village in Woburn, MA.
Tavern in the Square in Walnut Hill offers a rooftop with a view.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$101,607
Average: $130,677
Education
16,713
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
24,524
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Woburn has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Woburn, MA is $2,190 for a studio, $2,550 for one bedroom, $3,067 for two bedrooms, and $4,264 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Woburn has decreased by -0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,550/month
744 Sq Ft
House
$8,257/month
3,398 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,562/month
1,040 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,887/month
1,661 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Woburn, MA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
447 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
292 Students
Linscott-Rumford Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
224 Students
Public
Grades K-5
363 Students
Malcolm White Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
322 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
498 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
434 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,203 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo
- Middlesex Fells Reservation
- Friends of Middlesex Fells Reservation
- Breakheart Reservation
- Mass Audubon's Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.