The Town FilesDracut, Massachusetts
Town in Middlesex County · population 32,617 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $473,900
- Household income
- $114,036
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 67 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 41.7
Dracut is a town of 32,617 people in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $473,900, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks easier by car than 85% of Massachusetts towns, more walkable than 75% of Massachusetts towns, better for first-time buyers than 74% of Massachusetts towns.
How Dracut ranks
Percentile among Massachusetts towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Massachusetts towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Dracut is worth $473,900, below the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $114,036, which is more affordable than 65% of Massachusetts towns. Median rent is $1,839 a month. 79.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dracut | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $473,900 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | $1,839 | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $114,036 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 79.8% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Dracut
| People | Dracut | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.7 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.2% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.4% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.4% | — |
| Work from home | 11.4% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 30.3 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.7% | 93.9% |
Weather in Dracut
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 15.8°F. About 48.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 66.8 inches of snow (typical Massachusetts town: 49.5 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 148 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dracut since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 29, 1974 about 6.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 5, 1984.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 31, 1973.
Severe weather in Middlesex County since 1996
Middlesex County has been included in 35 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3599: Hurricane Lee |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4496: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3438: Covid-19 |
| July 19, 2018 | Snowstorm | DR-4379: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| April 13, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4214: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Middlesex County
Middlesex County had 926,104 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $113,704 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Dracut itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Dracut
6 public schools with 3,543 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justus C. Richardson Middle School | 6-8 | 909 | 14.7 |
| Dracut Senior High | 9-12 | 789 | 12.9 |
| Joseph A Campbell Elementary | PK-5 | 578 | 15.6 |
| George H. Englesby Elementary School | K-5 | 537 | 15.8 |
| Brookside Elementary | PK-5 | 500 | 16.7 |
| Greenmont Avenue | K-5 | 230 | 13.5 |
Towns near Dracut
- Lowell, MA3.0 mi · 115,554 people · home $429,200
- Pelham, NH4.0 mi · 14,222 people · home $552,600
- Tewksbury, MA6.0 mi · 31,342 people · home $573,600
- Tyngsborough, MA6.6 mi · 12,380 people · home $552,500
- Chelmsford, MA6.7 mi · 36,392 people · home $593,700
- Lawrence, MA7.2 mi · 89,143 people · home $415,200
- Andover, MA7.4 mi · 36,569 people · home $855,600
- Hudson, NH7.8 mi · 25,394 people · home $438,900
Dracut questions
Is Dracut, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dracut scores better for retirees than 8% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 24%. 18.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.7).
How much does a house cost in Dracut?
The median owner-occupied home in Dracut is valued at $473,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $114,036, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,839 a month.
What is the weather like in Dracut?
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 15.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.5 inches of precipitation a year and 66.8 inches of snow.
Does Dracut get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dracut since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 29, 1974. The typical Massachusetts town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)