Woburn sits by the Mystic River Valley and is less than 10 miles outside of Boston. Incorporated in 1642, Woburn was largely an agricultural community until becoming a leather-making town in the 1800s. Today, the city is defined by flourishing business and commercial parks, convenient transit options and peaceful New England homes. “Woburn’s downtown has been a focus of economic development,” says John Cashell, Woburn's Planning Director. “It has come a long way over the past few decades and is now somewhat of a destination. Lots of businesses are thriving, and the area has become a more vibrant setting.” The local workforce is typically in the education, health care, science and manufacturing sectors. Top employers include Marshalls, New England Rehabilitation Hospital and Parker Chomerics, a tech company specializing in motion control equipment.
Get ready to move into a neighborhood with the perfect city and town vibe, Downtown Woburn.
The Woburn City Hall sit at the heart of the city near the village of Walnut Hill.
North Woburn residents have quick access to the commuter rail at the Anderson / Woburn station.
Parker Chromerics is one of several major employers in the city of Woburn, MA.
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Eclectic housing options in a wooded topography
Like many other cities in Massachusetts, Woburn experiences year-round rain, humid summers and snow-heavy winters. Most of the city’s landscape is framed by abundant green space and deciduous maples and oaks, with New England homes that date from the 1800s to the present day. Cape Cods, ranch-style homes, colonials, Colonial Revivals, Garrison styles and split-levels are all common here. On rare occasions, homebuyers can even find several 1700s colonials on the market. Downtown Woburn is home to many of the city’s multi-family buildings, townhouses and condo units. West Side has more single-family homes and new developments, while North Woburn has a mix of single-family and multi-family options. East Woburn features both residential and commercial sectors.
In Woburn, the median home price is about $747,605, which is slightly above the state median of $630,000. Single-family properties can go from $450,000 to around $1 million, with newer or larger properties fetching $2 million. Condominiums from the 1900s typically fall between $250,000 and $550,000, while condos built within the past several decades start in the $550,000s and go over $900,000. Duplexes and multi-family properties are in the $700,000 to $1.2 million range, and townhouses can vary from $400,000 to $2 million, depending on size and upkeep.
A group of two new modern Farmhouse styled homes in the Vinson-Owen Science Park neighborhood.
A Cape Cod-style home with a nice new addition in Woburn Country Club.
You'll find many lovely traditional colonial-style homes in Downtown Woburn.
Rows of newer homes are popping up throughout North Woburn.
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Commercial areas in Woburn
The city’s downtown is dotted with popular restaurants, bars and cafes, offering cuisine from all over the world, including Asian, American and Italian fare. Retailers, big-box and grocery stores are concentrated in the city’s northeast quadrant, along Commerce Way and the intersection of Interstates 93 and 95. Woburn Village, Woburn’s main shopping plaza, features familiar chains, local eateries, service shops and businesses.
Vibrant evenings in downtown Woburn, MA.
Other retail options for residents in Walnut Hill includes Market Basket.
The Brickyard in Downtown Woburn has a large patio for outdoor seating in the warmer months.
Tavern in the Square in Walnut Hill offers a rooftop with a view.
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From annual celebrations to historic landmarks
Woburn's Annual Festival on the Common is one of the city’s long-held traditions featuring live performances, greetings from Santa, a lighting ceremony and an art show. “The festival is on the Saturday after Thanksgiving and is our way to kick off the winter holiday season,” Cashell says. “There’s carol singing at City Hall, horse carriages or a Christmas train that give rides to children, and local vendors come out with their food displays.” Other celebrations include a Flag Day festival and a Greek Festival.
Several landmark buildings in Downtown are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the 1790 House, the Baldwin House, which is now home to the restaurant Sichuan Garden, and the Italianate-style First Congregational Church in Woburn built in 1642.
The kids love to dance with the pumpkin during the Trick or Treat at Woburn City Hall.
A spectacular sunset at The Movies On The Green event at Woburn Village in Woburn, MA.
Meat is cooked and cut at the Woburn GyroFest for a taste of Greece in downtown Woburn, MA
Winn Memorial Library is a National Historic Landmark nesr North Woburn.
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Recreation opportunities abound by the Mystic River Valley
Woburn has about a dozen parks and athletic fields, several pools and an ice-skating rink. The Woburn Horn Pond Conservation Area is the city’s prime recreation place for walking, hiking, non-motorized boating and fishing. Many trails in the area, such as the Horn Pond Trail, are popular for dog walking. Woburn Common is considered the “centerpiece of downtown,” Cashell says, as many of the city’s festivals and community events take place here. The recreation department offers many adult and youth sports programs and recreational classes.
Residents love to play racquetball at Clapp Park in Downtown Woburn.
The Men's league in Woburn is known to be the longest men's league in New England.
Enjoy a walk around Horn Pond's many trails in Woburn Country Club.
A look down at the historic Common's Park in Woburn, MA.
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Woburn's public school system
Woburn Public Schools serves about 4,300 students and has a B-minus Niche grade. The current student-teacher ratio is 12-to-1. The district features an early learning center, seven elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school. Aside from several trade schools, Woburn is close to Middlesex Community College and Bunker Hill Community College, both of which are about 10 miles away.
Welcome to the Malcolm White Elementary School in Woburn.
Woburn Memorial High School has an overall grade of B- on Niche.
John F Kennedy Middle School in Woburn has a student-teacher ratio of 11 to 1.
Bunker Hill Community College has an overall grade of B- on Niche.
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Convenient transit options to the capital city
Located on the north side along Atlantic Avenue, Anderson Regional Transportation Center is the city’s main transit hub. At Anderson station, residents can find services for Amtrak, the MBTA bus and commuter rail and The Logan Express bus, which offers direct connections to Boston Logan International Airport. Interstate 95 runs through Woburn, while I-93 borders the city on the east. Boston is about 11 miles south via I-93, and Winchester Hospital is 2 miles away.
Recent crime data by local police department
According to the Woburn Police Department, in 2023, the city’s violent crimes decreased from the previous year and are well below state and national figures. Property crime numbers have remained about the same year over year, and are also close to the state’s overall property crime rate.
On average, homes in Woburn, MA sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Woburn, MA over the last 12 months is $909,195, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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