Life in Woburn research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Woburn over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Woburn:
The population in Woburn is 41,205.
The median home value in Woburn is $742,281.
The median income in Woburn is $107,754.
The cost of living in Woburn is 154 which is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Woburn is $2,190.
The unemployment rate in Woburn is 7.4%.
The poverty rate in Woburn is 7.8%.
The average high in Woburn is 59.4° and the average low is 39.6°.
Crime in Woburn summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Woburn. Key points include:
There were 488 total crimes in Woburn in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Woburn is 1,142.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Woburn is 215.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Woburn is 927.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Woburn is -46.09% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Woburn / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 488 | 1,142.4 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 92 | 215.4 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.3 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 85 | 199.0 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 396 | 927.1 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 61 | 142.8 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 287 | 671.9 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 48 | 112.4 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Woburn summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Woburn. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Woburn is 154 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Woburn is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Woburn is $742,281.
The median income in Woburn is $107,754.
| Living Expense | Woburn | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 134 | 100 | |
| Services | 123 | 121 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 106 | 100 | |
| Health | 111 | 112 | 100 | |
| Housing | 241 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 117 | 120 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 132 | 136 | 100 | |
The average high in Woburn is 59.4° and the average low is 39.6°.
There are 84.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.8 inches of precipitation each year with 55.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Woburn |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 84.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 55.3 |
The current population in Woburn is 41,205. The population has increased 9.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41,205 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 40,992 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 40,967 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 40,297 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 40,304 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 40,298 | 2.0% |
| 2017 | 39,500 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 39,220 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 39,104 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 38,826 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 38,528 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 38,231 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 37,831 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 37,538 | - |
74.2% White with 30,564 White residents.
5.9% African American with 2,423 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 22 American Indian residents.
8.2% Asian with 3,365 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 65 Hawaiian residents.
1.2% Other with 499 Other residents.
4.5% Two Or More with 1,847 Two Or More residents.
5.9% Hispanic with 2,420 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Woburn | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.2% | 67.8% | 58.2% |
| African American | 5.9% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 8.2% | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 5.9% | 12.9% | 19.0% |
Woburn is 51.4% female with 21,184 female residents.
Woburn is 48.6% male with 20,021 male residents.
| Gender | Woburn | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
3.0% of adults in Woburn completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Woburn completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Woburn completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Woburn completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Woburn completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Woburn completed bachelor's degree.
16.0% of adults in Woburn completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Woburn completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Woburn completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Woburn | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
2.9% of households in Woburn earn Less than $10,000.
3.1% of households in Woburn earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.5% of households in Woburn earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.6% of households in Woburn earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.9% of households in Woburn earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.9% of households in Woburn earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.2% of households in Woburn earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.6% of households in Woburn earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.9% of households in Woburn earn $150,000 to $199,999.
23.3% of households in Woburn earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Woburn | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.5% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.6% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.9% | 7.7% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.9% | 12.2% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.2% | 11.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.6% | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.9% | 11.8% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 23.3% | 21.1% | 12.6% |