01886, Westford, MA

Westford, MA is a town located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. As of the 2010 census, the town had a population of 21,868. The zip code for Westford is 01886. The median home value in Westford as of 2013 was $1,072,500.

The average home value in Westford has increased by over 100% since 1990 when the average home value was only $269,000. This growth can be attributed to many factors such as low interest rates and an increase in home prices throughout Massachusetts during this time period. Additionally, Westford has seen an influx of families and professionals due to its proximity to Boston and its excellent schools.

As of 2013 there were 10,927 homes in Westford which accounted for 63% of all housing units in the town. Of these homes 9,569 were occupied while 1,267 were vacant. This vacancy rate is much lower than the national vacancy rate which was at 3% as of 2013 according to Zillow . This indicates that there is strong demand for housing in Westford which should continue to be stable over time given that there are not many new homes being built within the town limits.

The median price per square foot for homes within Westford was $183 as of 2013 which was higher than both the state median price ($169) and national median price ($160). This high price per square foot may be attributable to several factors including the close proximity to Boston and other major cities as well as good schools and infrastructure within the town limits.