At a Glance
Median Income
$107,754
$56,975 per capita
Home Value
$641,800
Zillow: $759,095
Median Rent
$2,190/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
215/100K
932/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.3%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.4%
11.3% smoking rate
How Woburn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Woburn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Woburn a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Woburn residents earn a median household income of $107,754 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,975. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 58,457 business establishments, including 3,917 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Woburn is $641,800 , 128% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $759,095. Median rent is $2,190/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Woburn reports 215 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 932/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
47.3% of adults in Woburn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% above the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Woburn has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population41,205
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density3,257/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born20.2%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$107,754
Per Capita$56,975
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$240,665M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,187
Housing
B
Home Value$641,800
Rent$2,190
Ownership57.6%
Zillow$759,095
Housing Units16,827
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
F
Violent215/100K
Property932/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault199/100K
Burglary143/100K
Health
Obesity25.4%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,416/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation128 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.3%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+20.0%
School Score7.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 29% / D 68%
Commute26 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed248 Mbps
EV Stations37
Libraries71
Did You Know?
Woburn was founded in 1640.
The median home in Woburn was built in 1968.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
20.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 248 Mbps.
There are 3,917 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 74 fatal vehicle crashes.