Living in Westford, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westford · Census data 2020–2024
Westford has 24,690 residents with a median age of 42.8. The median household income is $187,198 (80% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $748,500, the median rent is $2,436/month.
Westford at a glance
- Population
- 24,690
- Median age
- 42.8State: 40
- Median household income
- $187,198State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $748,500State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,436/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 85.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 73.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Westford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 80% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Westford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westford the median home value is $748,500, 125% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,436 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,555 a month in housing costs.
Westford median household income
The median household income in Westford is $187,198 and the income per person is $77,741. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Westford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,241
- Owner-occupied
- 85.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.1%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.79
Westford demographics
- Population
- 24,690
- Median age
- 42.8
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 8,795
- Foreign-born
- 21.4%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westford ›
Education in Westford
73.9% of adults 25 and older in Westford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 39.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westford
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 27%
- Drive alone
- 64.6%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Westford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westford | 24,690 | $187,198 | $748,500 | $2,436 |
| Chelmsford | 36,446 | $140,629 | $593,700 | $2,062 |
| Littleton Common | 3,289 | $135,074 | $558,200 | $2,306 |
| Littleton | 10,280 | $149,722 | $658,300 | $2,016 |
| Carlisle | 5,239 | $250,001 | $1,103,900 | $1,313 |
| Tyngsborough | 12,550 | $129,348 | $552,500 | $1,986 |
| Groton | 11,390 | $192,958 | $743,400 | $1,458 |
| Dunstable | 3,408 | $208,512 | $674,000 | $1,325 |
| Ayer | 8,645 | $101,875 | $463,800 | $1,415 |
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What is the median household income in Westford, MA?
The median household income in Westford is $187,198, 80% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Westford?
The median home value in Westford is $748,500, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Westford?
The median gross rent in Westford is $2,436 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Westford, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 80% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Westford?
The median age in Westford is 42.8 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Westford?
The average commute to work in Westford is 31 minutes; 27% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westford?
The unemployment rate in Westford is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westford?
73.9% of adults in Westford have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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