The Town FilesTewksbury, Massachusetts
Town in Middlesex County · population 31,342 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $573,600
- Household income
- $128,061
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 64 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 46.1
Tewksbury is a town of 31,342 people in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $573,600, above the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks easier by car than 86% of Massachusetts towns, better for first-time buyers than 84% of Massachusetts towns, more vibrant than 80% of Massachusetts towns.
How Tewksbury 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 Tewksbury is worth $573,600, above the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $128,061, which is more affordable than 54% of Massachusetts towns. Median rent is $2,310 a month. 84.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Tewksbury | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $573,600 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | $2,310 | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $128,061 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 84.5% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Tewksbury
| People | Tewksbury | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.1 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.3% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 17.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.3% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.4% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.5% | — |
| Work from home | 15.4% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 30.2 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.2% | 93.9% |
Weather in Tewksbury
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 19.6°F. About 49.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 63.5 inches of snow (typical Massachusetts town: 49.5 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 124 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tewksbury 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 0.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 7, 1986.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 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 Tewksbury itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Tewksbury
6 public schools with 3,205 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Elementary School | 2-4 | 767 | 14.2 |
| Tewksbury Memorial High | 9-12 | 719 | 11.8 |
| John W. Wynn Middle | 7-8 | 520 | 12.7 |
| John F. Ryan | 5-6 | 497 | 11.8 |
| L F Dewing | PK-1 | 392 | 13.5 |
| Heath-Brook | PK-1 | 310 | 13.5 |
Towns near Tewksbury
- Billerica, MA4.0 mi · 42,119 people · home $612,000
- Andover, MA4.2 mi · 36,569 people · home $855,600
- Wilmington, MA4.6 mi · 23,349 people · home $680,500
- Lowell, MA5.1 mi · 115,554 people · home $429,200
- Andover, MA5.3 mi · 9,735 people · home $726,100
- Pinehurst, MA5.4 mi · 7,368 people · home $623,800
- Dracut, MA6.0 mi · 32,617 people · home $473,900
- Lawrence, MA7.0 mi · 89,143 people · home $415,200
Tewksbury questions
Is Tewksbury, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Tewksbury scores better for retirees than 31% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 66%. 20.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.1).
How much does a house cost in Tewksbury?
The median owner-occupied home in Tewksbury is valued at $573,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $128,061, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $2,310 a month.
What is the weather like in Tewksbury?
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 19.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.2 inches of precipitation a year and 63.5 inches of snow.
Does Tewksbury get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tewksbury 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)