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Woburn, MA


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Woburn, Massachusetts

Woburn, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 4 miles NW of Medford, Massachusetts (center to center) and 9 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is in the Boston area. There are 37,258 residents in Woburn.

The People and Families of Woburn

In Woburn, about 50% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Woburn had a median family income of $66,364.

Political Inclinations

Woburn folks tended to give their money ($21,375) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Woburn Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Woburn that were owner-occupied was 61%.

Commuting

In Woburn, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Woburn Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Woburn Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Woburn Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Woburn Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Woburn, MA

Comparing Woburn 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
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women98
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population84
Male Share of the Population76
Female Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity39
Children Under 5 Years Old34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better86
Median Family Income86
People Above Poverty74
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Short Commute Times68
Walking and Biking to Work47
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Housing Recently Built34
Affordability of Rents21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime93
Low Violent Crime74

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