Massachusetts Living Index
Woburn
Greater Boston · pop. 41,939
Anderson commuter rail to North Station, Horn Pond for weekend walks, and prices below neighbors.
Family SuburbCommuter Value
Livability Index
65
/ 100
Ranks #74 of 194 MA towns
The numbers
Median home
$769k
7.1× household income
Household income
$108k
ACS median
Commute to Boston
22 min
peak driving
Population
41,939
5-yr trend 65/100
How Woburn scores
Schools
73
Safety
73
Walkability
53
Transit
38
Biking
39
Dining
64
Nightlife
48
Arts & Culture
55
Green Space
65
Diversity
85
Climate
70
The honest read
Best for
Buyers who want a sub-25-minute Boston commute on a real budget.
The tradeoff
Some industrial legacy and an inconsistent downtown experience.
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