Wilmington

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Wilmington, MA

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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 December 2024, the average apartment rent in Wilmington, MA is $2,445 for one bedroom, $3,044 for two bedrooms, and $3,866 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wilmington has increased by 3.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,445/month
856 Sq Ft
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Transportation

34

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

1

Minimal Transit

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

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Somewhat Bikeable

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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 4-5

252 Students

7
out of 10

West Intermediate

Public

Grades PK-K & 4-5

292 Students

6
out of 10

Woburn Street Elementary School

Public

Grades K-3

425 Students

Rating Unavailable

Shawsheen Elementary

Public

Grades PK-3

387 Students

Rating Unavailable

Wilmington Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

631 Students

5
out of 10

Wilmington High

Public

Grades 9-12

656 Students

7
out of 10

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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