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Woburn, Massachusetts

Introduction to Woburn, Massachusetts

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

Woburn History

In 1640, Woburn was settled in for the first time near Horn Pond. It grew gradually and was later incorporated as a city in 1642. It was named after Woburn, Bedfordshire in England. In 1803, the Middlesex Canal was opened and in 1835, the Boston and Lowell Railroad started operating through Woburn.

Woburn and nearby Attractions

  • Baldwin House
  • Benjamin Thompson House
  • 1790 House
  • Boston Harbor Islands Park

Things To Do In Woburn

Woburn offers a number of historic sites where you can enjoy a day trip with your family and friends. In addition, the city offers a number of parks, golf courses, tennis courts and shopping areas. Apart from these, the Woburn Recreation Department also organizes several events and sports programs throughout the year.

Woburn Transportation

Boston Logan International Airport is the closest major airport to Woburn.

Woburn Higher Education

Tufts University is only a few minutes drive away.

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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