What are the schools like in Woburn, MA?

Woburn is served primarily by Woburn. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1.

What is the median household income in Woburn?

The median household income in Woburn, MA is $104,780 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.4%.

What is the weather like in Woburn, MA?

Woburn has an average high temperature of 37.6°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 63.5 inches.

Woburn, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Woburn, MA affordable or expensive?

Woburn's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Woburn is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $612,500 and the median rent is $2,131 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Woburn, MA?

Woburn has a violent crime rate of 215.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 927.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Woburn, MA a Good Place to Live?

Woburn is a small city of 40,992 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $104,780 and a 7.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Woburn stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Woburn is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Woburn city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.6

Woburn's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Woburn costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Woburn, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$612,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,131	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$104,780	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Woburn's violent crime rate is 215.4 per 100,000 residents — 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

215.4 /100k

Property Crime

927.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Woburn is served primarily by Woburn. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Woburn, MA	National Avg
School District	Woburn	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	47.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Woburn sees average highs of 37.6°F in January and 83.8°F in July, with 50.0 inches of annual precipitation and 63.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Woburn, MA
Average High — January	37.6°F
Average High — July	83.8°F
Annual Precipitation	50.0"
Annual Snowfall	63.5"

Demographics

Metric	Woburn, MA	National Avg
Population	40,992	—
Median Age	39.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.7%	18.9%
Asian	9.6%	6.3%
Under 18	18.0%	22.2%
65 and over	15.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Winchester, MA 3 mi Burlington, MA 3 mi Stoneham, MA 3 mi Reading, MA 4 mi Wakefield, MA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Woburn

Woburn, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01801

Woburn vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woburn, MA affordable or expensive?

Woburn's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Woburn roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $612,500 and median rent is $2,131/month.

What is the crime rate in Woburn, MA?

Woburn's violent crime rate is 215.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 927.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Woburn?

Public schools in Woburn are operated by Woburn. The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. 47.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Woburn, MA a good place to live?

Woburn, MA has a population of 40,992, a median household income of $104,780, and an unemployment rate of 7.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Woburn?

Woburn averages 37.6°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.0 inches with about 63.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Woburn?

Woburn, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01801.

What is the population of Woburn?

The population of Woburn, Massachusetts is 40,992 with a median age of 39.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Woburn?

Key numbers for living in Woburn: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $612,500, median household income $104,780, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Woburn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.