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Tewksbury

40 min to Boston
"Route 495 value corridor—growing tech hub with family-friendly pricing"
Median Price
$675,000
$260/sqft
School Rating
7.5/10
Good
Appreciation
3%
per year
Commute
40 min
to downtown

Financing Considerations

Properties in Tewksbury typically typically qualify for conforming loans with more flexible underwriting standards.

Learn about loan thresholds, property condition impact, flood/wind insurance, and how vintage homes (common in many MA towns) affect mortgage approval.

✨The Vibe

Middlesex County town transformed from rural farming community to Route 495 tech corridor value play—growing diversity and improving schools at accessible pricing

What It's Really Like

Tewksbury represents Route 495 corridor value—access to growing tech and biotech employers (particularly Burlington/Billerica/Lowell area) at $675K median pricing. Schools are solid (7.5/10, improving) and town has modern infrastructure with newer housing stock. Trade-offs include longer commute to Boston, car dependency, and less prestige than Route 128 towns. But for families who prioritize practical value and newer homes, it offers strong Middlesex County access at 30-40% discount vs. comparable Route 128 towns.

Best For

  • ✓Route 495 corridor workers (Billerica/Burlington/Lowell jobs)
  • ✓Tech professionals who can work remote or hybrid
  • ✓First-time buyers seeking Middlesex County access
  • ✓Families who want newer construction (2000s development)
  • ✓Value-conscious buyers who don't need brand-name towns

Avoid If

  • ✗You need a short commute to downtown Boston (45-60 min)
  • ✗You prioritize elite schools (7.5/10 is good, not great)
  • ✗You want walkable downtown (car-dependent suburb)
  • ✗You need MBTA rapid transit (commuter rail only, limited service)

🌟Highlights

💰$675K median—Route 495 corridor value
📚7.5/10 school rating (solid, improving)
🚛Route 495 access to tech/biotech corridor
🏠Newer housing stock (many 2000s-2010s homes)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family-friendly with strong community
📈3% annual appreciation (growing area)
🌍Growing diversity (particularly Asian and Hispanic)
🏢Proximity to Billerica/Burlington job centers

Insider Tips

  • 💡Route 495 traffic is manageable but Boston commute is long (45-60 min)
  • 💡Town is investing in school facilities—check recent bond measures
  • 💡West Tewksbury has newer homes but higher prices
  • 💡East Tewksbury is more rural with larger lots
  • 💡Property tax rate is reasonable ($13-14 per $1K)
  • 💡Many residents work in Burlington/Billerica/Lowell tech hubs
  • 💡Limited walkability—plan for car-dependent lifestyle
  • 💡Commuter rail access via Lowell line (15-20 min drive to depot)
  • 💡Town has good recreational facilities (parks, sports fields)
  • 💡Check for highway noise if buying near Route 495

Demographics

Population
31,500
Median Age
43
Median Income
$110,000-$120,000
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