The Town FilesWestford, Massachusetts
Town in Middlesex County · population 24,643 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $748,500
- Household income
- $187,198
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 60 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 42.8
Westford is a town of 24,643 people in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $748,500, above the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks better for families than 94% of Massachusetts towns, more upscale than 93% of Massachusetts towns, better transit than 78% of Massachusetts towns.
How Westford 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 Westford is worth $748,500, above the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $187,198, which is more affordable than 74% of Massachusetts towns. Median rent is $2,436 a month. 85.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Westford | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $748,500 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | $2,436 | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $187,198 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 85.9% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Westford
| People | Westford | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.8 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.6% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 25.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 73.9% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 21.4% | — |
| Work from home | 27.0% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 30.9 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.3% | 93.9% |
Weather in Westford
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 60.2 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
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Westford since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 3, 1970 about 4.2 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 5 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 21, 1972.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 4, 2015.
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 Westford itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Westford
10 public schools with 5,224 students, about 12.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westford Academy | 9-12 | 1,444 | 12.4 |
| Nashoba Valley Technical High School | 9-12 | 773 | 11.5 |
| Stony Brook School | 6-8 | 586 | 12.7 |
| Blanchard Middle | 6-8 | 535 | 11.9 |
| Abbot Elementary | 3-5 | 372 | 12.8 |
| John A. Crisafulli Elementary School | 3-5 | 330 | 13.2 |
| Nabnasset | PK-2 | 305 | 11.7 |
| Col John Robinson | PK-2 | 305 | 11.7 |
| Day Elementary | 3-5 | 296 | 12.9 |
| Rita E. Miller Elementary School | PK-2 | 278 | 10.3 |
Towns near Westford
- Chelmsford, MA3.7 mi · 36,392 people · home $593,700
- Littleton Common, MA3.9 mi · 3,065 people · home $558,200
- Littleton, MA4.3 mi · 10,141 people · home $658,300
- Carlisle, MA5.2 mi · 5,237 people · home $1,103,900
- Tyngsborough, MA5.7 mi · 12,380 people · home $552,500
- Groton, MA6.6 mi · 11,315 people · home $743,400
- Dunstable, MA7.0 mi · 3,358 people · home $674,000
- Ayer, MA7.0 mi · 8,479 people · home $463,800
Westford questions
Is Westford, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Westford scores better for retirees than 42% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 32%. 14.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.8).
How much does a house cost in Westford?
The median owner-occupied home in Westford is valued at $748,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $187,198, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $2,436 a month.
What is the weather like in Westford?
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 60.2 inches of snow.
Does Westford get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Westford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 3, 1970. 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)