The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 01801 sells for about $777,472, or $445 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 9 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,752 a month.
ZIP 01801 — Woburn
The 01801 housing market remains competitive with low inventory and steady price appreciation, driven by strong demand from commuters and local professionals. While sales volume is constrained by limited supply, the market continues to favor sellers with homes moving quickly at or above asking price.
This ZIP is well-suited for commuters and families seeking a balance between suburban living and proximity to Boston's employment core, as well as professionals working in the local biotech and tech sectors.
Median prices moved up 1.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 9 days on market with 2.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 4.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 01801, Middlesex County, MA
The area is served by the Woburn Public Schools district, which generally maintains a stable reputation within the Greater Boston suburban context.
The area is subject to standard New England climate risks, including winter storm exposure and localized flood risks in low-lying areas near the Aberjona River.
Woburn serves as a significant commercial hub with a strong mix of biotech, life sciences, and retail, benefiting from its strategic location at the intersection of I-93 and I-95.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Residents benefit from excellent highway access via I-93 and I-95, with commuter rail service available at the nearby Anderson Regional Transportation Center providing direct access to Boston.
The area features significant green space including Horn Pond, which offers walking trails and recreational activities, alongside extensive retail and dining options along the Mishawum Road and Commerce Way corridors.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and low vacancy rates, driven by the area's proximity to major employment centers and limited new multi-family supply.
The local economy is anchored by the life sciences, biotech, and professional services sectors, with significant employment clusters along the I-95 corridor.
The area is highly accessible via I-93 and I-95, with the Anderson RTC serving as a critical link for regional rail and airport transit.
Ongoing redevelopment efforts focus on revitalizing older commercial corridors and increasing multi-family housing density near transit hubs.
Parcels are subject to municipal property taxes and standard utility service districts; no major MUD/PID structures are prevalent.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional coastal and winter storm risk factors, remaining generally stable but subject to market-wide adjustments.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov profiles for ZCTA 01801.
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.610.3 mi
- Kimball Farm Westford4.617.1 mi
- F1 Arcade Boston4.510.5 mi
- Museum of Illusions Boston4.59.8 mi
- Boda Borg Boston4.75.3 mi
- Fenway Park4.810 mi
- TD Garden4.69.2 mi
- Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center4.510.8 mi
- MGM Music Hall at Fenway4.410 mi
- Hynes Convention Center4.510 mi
- Fenway Park4.810 mi
- Boston Common4.79.8 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.810.5 mi
- New England Aquarium4.49.9 mi
- Harvard Square4.68 mi
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston4.810.5 mi
- Boston Public Library4.810 mi
- Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum4.710.5 mi
- Museum of Science4.78.9 mi
- Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum4.610.3 mi
- Boston Common4.79.8 mi
- Franklin Park Zoo4.412.9 mi
- Public Garden4.89.8 mi
- Charles River Esplanade4.89.6 mi
- Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University4.812.5 mi
- Wamesit Lanes - Family Entertainment Center ( Bowling & Arcade Game Rooms )4.311.2 mi
- Robert T. Lynch Municipal Golf Course3.912.4 mi
- Newton Commonwealth Golf Course410.1 mi
- Fresh Pond Golf Course4.27.5 mi
- Five Iron Golf4.99.7 mi
- Burlington Mall4.44.1 mi
- Encore Boston Harbor4.37.2 mi
- Prudential Center Boston4.510 mi
- Quincy Market4.59.7 mi
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace4.59.7 mi
- Boston Logan International Airport4.110.6 mi
- Park Shuttle & Fly4.59.1 mi
- The Lounge3.410.3 mi
- DaCoopas Pizza4.19.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major local landmark offering walking trails, fishing, and scenic views.
A major transit hub providing MBTA Commuter Rail and Logan Express service.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.