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Westford, Massachusetts

Introduction to Westford, Massachusetts

Westford, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 6 miles SW of Lowell, Massachusetts and 24 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is part of the Lowell metropolitan statistical area. About 20,754 people live in Westford.

Westford History

Westford was originally a part of Chelmsford, which is now a neighboring town. It was established in 1635 and was incorporated as a separate town in 1729. Its major industries from the late 18th to early 19th centuries revolved around the production of apples, granite and worsted yarn. However, it eventually became a hub for technology firms.

Westford and nearby Attractions

  • Parish Center for the Arts
  • Roudenbush Community Center
  • Westford Museum and Historical Society
  • J.V. Fletcher Library
  • The Butterfly Place
  • Nashoba Valley Ski Resort

Things To Do In Westford

Westford has several interesting places. The arts and community centers regularly hold concerts and exhibitions. Kimball Farm is an excellent miniature golf course which also hosts events featuring live music and classic car shows. The Westford Museum provides interesting insights into the area’s history.

Westford Transportation

Boston Logan International Airport is a half an hour drive away.

Westford Higher Education

The University of Massachusetts is nearby.

High Points

Westford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyWestford Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyWestford Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyWestford Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyWestford People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyWestford Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyWestford College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Westford Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Westford, MA

Comparing Westford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men98
Male Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women87
Age of the Population63
Racial Diversity48
Female Share of the Population23
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use75
Short Commute Times24
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Rents35
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime109

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