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Woburn, MA

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The perfect commuter town with a traditional, colonial ambiance.

Boston Suburb Commuter Town Colonial Architecture

Less than 10 miles north of Boston is the suburb of Woburn, Massachusetts. A part of metropolitan Greater Boston, Woburn is easily accessible from I-93 and I-95. This stately, elegant area is the perfect commuter town, allowing you the easy access to Boston while allowing you to come home to a quaint and cozy neighborhood as well. The historical ambiance of Downtown Woburn is sure to wow you, and the colonial architecture brings a charming character to this idyllic and family-friendly Massachusetts town.

Enjoy the walking trails and serene fishing spots at Horn Pond, or go bowling at Woburn Bowladrome. And, don’t forget that the Lord Hobo Brewing Company and Boston Rock Gym are just around the corner; two of the must-experience places in Woburn. Whether you’re a student, a commuter, or just in search of a delightful northern suburb, Woburn is just the place you’ve been looking for!

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Woburn, MA is $2,373 for a studio, $2,575 for one bedroom, $3,012 for two bedrooms, and $4,474 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Woburn has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,575/month
766 Sq Ft
House
$7,125/month
3,030 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,513/month
709 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Woburn, MA

Transportation

57

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

26

Some Transit

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

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Reeves Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

422 Students

7
out of 10

Altavesta Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

203 Students

7
out of 10

Hurld Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

390 Students

4
out of 10

Goodyear Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

322 Students

4
out of 10

Shamrock Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

284 Students

4
out of 10

John F Kennedy Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

514 Students

4
out of 10

Daniel L Joyce Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

447 Students

4
out of 10

Woburn High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,178 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

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

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 2025.