Westford, MA 01886 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Westford, MA—01886

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$810,000

0.5% YoY Growth

Household Income

$182,000

28.6% YoY Growth

Days on Market

35.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.3%

Median Rent

$3,130

1.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$2,580

5.8% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$3,380

2.3% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$5,000

9.9% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Westford, MA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Westford, MA is $810,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.5%. This indicates that home prices in Westford, MA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.3%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$810,000	-0.5%
Single Family	$858,000	-0.7%
Condos	$587,000	1.9%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Westford, MA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Westford, MA is $3,320, with a year-over-year rent change of -1.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Westford, MA is studios: $2,540, 1-bedrooms: $2,580, 2-bedrooms: $3,340, 3-bedrooms: $4,540, 4-bedrooms: $5,560. The most common rental property sizes in Westford, MA are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 34.9% and 33.7% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$3,130	$3,320
Studio Rent	$2,660	$2,540
1 Bed Rent	$2,580	$2,580
2 Bed Rent	$3,380	$3,340
3 Bed Rent	$5,000	$4,540
4 Bed Rent	$5,950	$5,560

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.4%

1 Bedroom

34.9%

2 Bedrooms

33.7%

3 Bedrooms

21.2%

4 Bedrooms

4.1%

5+ Bedrooms

3.6%

Property Listings — Westford, MA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Westford, MA is 44. This is a increase of 10.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 45.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$799,000	14.0%
Listing Count	36	40.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.2%	40.0%
Days on Market	71	35.0%

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Demographics — Westford, MA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Westford, MA has a population of 24,600, which has increased by 1.6% over the past 5 years. Westford, MA is a popular place for families, as children make up 26.0% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 73.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 23.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	24,600	1.6%
% Under 18	26.0%	-3.3%
% Seniors	14.3%	10.9%
% WFH	23.9%	256.7%
% w/ College Degree	73.0%	5.3%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Westford, MA is a predominantly white area, with 70.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 8.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Westford, MA is asian, making up 23.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 21.0% of the population in Westford, MA, and this percentage has increased by 38.2% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	70.4%	-8.6%
% Black	0.3%	-62.5%
% Hispanic	2.6%	36.8%
% Asian	23.3%	23.9%
% Foreign Born	21.0%	38.2%

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Mortgage and Risk — Westford, MA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 419 mortgage originations in Westford, MA, of which 97.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 50.0%, with 8.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Westford, MA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	419
% Conventional Loans	97.0%
% Government Loans	3.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	2.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Westford, MA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Westford, MA under the Section 8 program is 11.6%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Westford, MA, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	132
Total Units Section 8	132
% Rentals under Section 8	11.6%
% Occupied Section 8	78.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$20	$2,580	$2,560
2 Bedroom	-$20	$3,380	$3,360
3 Bedroom	-$950	$5,000	$4,050
4 Bedroom	-$1,500	$5,950	$4,450

Westford, MA—01886

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Westford, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Westford, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Westford, MA

Demographics — Westford, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Westford, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Westford, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Westford, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Westford, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.9
Median Home Price	$810,000
Median Household Income	$182,000

Westford, MA—01886

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Westford, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Westford, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Westford, MA

Demographics — Westford, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Westford, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Westford, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Westford, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Westford, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Acton, MA

Chelmsford, MA

Littleton, MA

Tyngsboro, MA

Chelmsford, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

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