Living in Woburn, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woburn · Census data 2020–2024
Woburn has 41,939 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $111,185 (7% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $673,500, the median rent is $2,221/month.
Woburn at a glance
- Population
- 41,939
- Median age
- 39.3State: 40
- Median household income
- $111,185State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $673,500State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,221/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 55.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Woburn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Home values 20% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Woburn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woburn the median home value is $673,500, 102% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,221 per month, which is 32% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,791 a month in housing costs.
Woburn median household income
The median household income in Woburn is $111,185 and the income per person is $58,435. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Woburn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 17,045
- Owner-occupied
- 55.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.3%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.54
Woburn demographics
- Population
- 41,939
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 16,432
- Foreign-born
- 20.4%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woburn ›
Education in Woburn
46.5% of adults 25 and older in Woburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 19.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woburn
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 16%
- Drive alone
- 69.1%
- Public transit
- 2.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Woburn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woburn | 41,939 | $111,185 | $673,500 | $2,221 |
| Winchester | 23,406 | $230,198 | $1,215,200 | $2,279 |
| Burlington | 26,274 | $146,436 | $740,600 | $2,718 |
| Stoneham | 23,355 | $113,964 | $671,900 | $2,035 |
| Reading | 25,612 | $165,912 | $809,000 | $1,991 |
| Wakefield | 27,793 | $134,306 | $723,500 | $1,958 |
| Arlington | 46,350 | $150,701 | $933,800 | $2,082 |
| Lexington | 34,295 | $238,444 | $1,203,100 | $2,891 |
| Medford | 59,354 | $129,540 | $755,500 | $2,509 |
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What is the median household income in Woburn, MA?
The median household income in Woburn is $111,185, 7% 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 Woburn?
The median home value in Woburn is $673,500, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Woburn?
The median gross rent in Woburn is $2,221 per month, about 32% of household income.
Is Woburn, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Massachusetts median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: home values 20% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.9%.
What is the median age in Woburn?
The median age in Woburn is 39.3 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Woburn?
The average commute to work in Woburn is 25 minutes; 16% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woburn?
The unemployment rate in Woburn is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woburn?
46.5% of adults in Woburn 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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