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Westford

Westford

Located in Middlesex County

$891,751 Average Value
$383 Average Price per Sq Ft
38 Homes For Sale

Westford offers a rustic New England feel and convenience

The small country town of Westford punches way above its weight. This rural enclave on Massachusetts’s main technology corridor manages to have easy highway access for commuters and major in-town technology companies, while still emitting plenty of rustic New England charm. This is where you’ll find some of the best schools in the state, pieces of craftsmanship from Paul Revere himself, great restaurants and an economy of apple orchards taken very seriously by the community. “It’s a rural atmosphere, but it still has a town center,” Deb Burke, Realtor with Compass, said. “Its location off of I-495 makes it very handy, because you can pop on and get anywhere.”

Homes with expansive lots are common in the Hitchingpost neighborhood.
Homes with expansive lots are common in the Hitchingpost neighborhood.
A historic statue stands in the town center of Westford, MA.
A historic statue stands in the town center of Westford, MA.
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Newer condos and 20th-century single-family homes

Westford’s country neighborhoods are peaceful and quiet. You’ll find colonials built in the 1970s with partial brick exteriors for $975,000, 2,400-square-foot Cape Cods on half an acre for $530,000 and wooden colonials hidden behind trees for $760,000. There’s also a lot of new construction, including colonials that are priced at $1 million or more and stone-exterior 1,800-square-foot condominiums for $850,000.

This elegant Colonial Revival home features a wraparound porch.
This elegant Colonial Revival home features a wraparound porch.
Many large homes can be found near the town center of Westford, MA.
Many large homes can be found near the town center of Westford, MA.
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Westford Public Schools get an overall A-plus from Niche

One of the big reasons Westford is so attractive is because of the schools. The public school system here has a high four-year graduation rate of 97%, and most of the district’s high school graduates in 2022 planned to move on to either a public or private college. Elementary schools are split into two campuses for kindergarten through second grade – Col. John Robinson School and Nabnasset School – then three campuses for Grades 3-5 – John A. Crisafulli Elementary, Day Elementary and Abbot Elementary School. All are graded A-minus or above on Niche. Sixth through eighth grades are covered by Blanchard Middle and Stony Brook School, rated A-plus and A, respectively. Its public high school, Westford Academy, is one of the oldest in the country, and it was attended by Paul Revere’s son, John. The famous revolutionary cast a bell that sits inside of the school to this day.

Abbot Elementary School is a favorite in the Westford, MA neighborhoods.
Abbot Elementary School is a favorite in the Westford, MA neighborhoods.
Blanchard Middle School, located in the town of Westford, serves grades 5-8.
Blanchard Middle School, located in the town of Westford, serves grades 5-8.
Students can pursue their education at Stony Brook School in Westford, MA.
Students can pursue their education at Stony Brook School in Westford, MA.
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Outdoor recreation at Kimball Farm and seasonal butterfly viewings

In the summers, Westford residents let loose at Kimball Farm. This massive outdoor area has a driving range, a zip line, bumper boats, an arcade, pony rides and so much more. Make sure to grab a cone of Kimball Farm’s famous ice cream while you’re there, and you can also check out its Grill & Seafood Shack for some fried clams or the Outback Tap Shack for an ice-cold beer. One of Westford’s most special and heartwarming attractions is the Butterfly Place, an indoor garden where several different species of butterfly freely flap their wings. Stroll through the warm indoor space, watch as the butterflies drink from flowers and float around in harmony and observe caterpillars as they inch along on the first stages of their life journeys.

The Kimball Farm brings people from all around for their ice cream in Westford, MA.
The Kimball Farm brings people from all around for their ice cream in Westford, MA.
The Butterfly Place in Tyngsborough is home to dozens of different species.
The Butterfly Place in Tyngsborough is home to dozens of different species.
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A variety of cuisines and big-box stores off the interstate

Located right off I-495, Westford’s Cornerstone Square is where neighbors can go shopping for groceries, pet supplies, clothing and appliances before sitting down for a nice meal. Check out Evviva Trattoria, a contemporary Italian eatery with an open-air feel, and feast on short rib risotto or gnocchi Florentine. Another popular and trendy spot, Karma, serves Asian fusion fare. If you need something quicker, you can always grab a greasy burger from Five Guys.

Evviva Trattoria offers a wide variety of Italian inspired meals in the Westford area.
Evviva Trattoria offers a wide variety of Italian inspired meals in the Westford area.
Karma serves Asian fusion fare in the Westford, MA area.
Karma serves Asian fusion fare in the Westford, MA area.
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Farm events and apple picking

When the leaves start changing, New Englanders know it’s time to go apple picking. Every year, in a nod to its economy of orchards, Westford celebrates the Apple Blossom Festival. The event lasts several days and includes a carnival, parade and fireworks display during the month of May. At Drew Farm, juicy apples grow on the vine and mouth-watering cider doughnuts are baked near a retail area. The farm also has a pumpkin patch, and it illuminates carved jack-o-lanterns every Halloween during its Pumpkin Light. Just up the road in Tyngsborough, you can pick your own blueberries, strawberries, cherries, peaches and more at Parlee Farms.

Pumpkins are a common site during the Fall at Drew's Farm in Westford, MA.
Pumpkins are a common site during the Fall at Drew's Farm in Westford, MA.
Families and children play under the fall foliage around Drew's Farm in Westford, MA.
Families and children play under the fall foliage around Drew's Farm in Westford, MA.
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Area Facts

Number of Homes
7,627
Number of Homes for Sale
38
Median Year Built
1983
Months of Supply
2.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,302
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,108
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,649
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
901
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
34,848

Open Houses

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Westford Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
11
Median Rent
$3,700
Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,710
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$5,600
Median Townhouse Rent
$3,450
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$3,600
Median Condo Rent
$2,938
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$3,000

Demographics

Total Population
26,127
Median Age
44
Population under 18
23.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$169,702
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$187,191

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.4%
College Graduates
72.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
37.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
20''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

50 / 100

Somewhat walkable

Walkability®

20 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
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