Woburn, MA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 39,051 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Warm, mild summers and cold winters are characteristic of Woburn.
Geography
Woburn is slightly northwest of Boston.
Cultural Attractions
Architect H.H. Richardson designed the Woburn Public Library, his first library and first work after completing Boston's Trinity Church.
Recreation
Horn Pond and Middlesex Fells Reservation are popular for outdoor activities.
Historical
Part of Woburn was declared a Superfund pollution site in 1989; "A Civil Action", a book by Jonathan Harr about a civil suit in the case, was made into a film in 1998.
| Population [details] | 39,051 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 65.5% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 522.47 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 35.90% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 36.62 °F/16.92 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 81.26 °F/60.99 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 48.30 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 80 |
| Cost of living [details] | 118.3 |
| State sales tax | 5.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Boston (9.96 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | LAURENCE G HANSCOM FIELD (7.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Charitable activities and contributions, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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