Merrimack Valley · Town guide
Living in Dracut, MA.
A suburban town north of Lowell with more land for the money, farms and conservation areas, and a lower single-family median.
Dracut at a glance
- Median single-family
- $599,900
- ▲ 2.2% vs. last year
- Median condo
- $392,000
- ▲ 20.2% vs. last year
- Days on market
- 28
- single-family, year to date
- Sale vs. original list
- 100.9%
- single-family, year to date
- Residential tax rate
- $9.67
- per $1,000, FY2026
- Population
- 32,972
- 2024 Census estimate, +1.1% since 2020
- To Boston
- 25 mi
- straight line to City Hall
- MBTA rail & ferry
- No MBTA rail station in town
Dracut market · August 2026 year to date
The numbers, before the opinions.
| Measure | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $599,900 | $392,000 |
| Change vs. last year | ▲ 2.2% | ▲ 20.2% |
| Sales closed | 135 | 67 |
| Median days on market | 28 | 48 |
| Sale price vs. original list | 100.9% | 98.4% |
| For sale at month end | 30 | 21 |
| Months of supply | 1.7 | 2.3 |
Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Dracut Local Market Update (PDF, opens in a new tab) (MLS PIN data). Year-to-date figures except homes for sale and months of supply, which are for the latest month. A town median is a starting point; the right price is street by street.
Side by side · August 2026 year to date
How does Dracut compare with nearby towns?
| Town | Median single-family | Median condo | Days on market | Tax rate (FY2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dracut | $599,900 ▲ 2.2% | $392,000 | 28 | $9.67 |
| Lowell | $544,000 ▲ 3.4% | $345,000 | 33 | $11.35 |
| Tewksbury | $760,000 ▲ 2.4% | $528,500 | 30 | $12.56 |
| Chelmsford | $740,000 ▲ 1.4% | $453,850 | 32 | $13.27 |
| Methuen | $600,000 ▼ 3.2% | $418,000 | 33 | $10.40 |
| Lawrence | $535,000 ▼ 2.7% | $325,000 | 32 | $8.64 |
Year-to-date medians from each town's MAR Local Market Update; tax rates per $1,000 from the Mass. Division of Local Services. Nearby = closest town centers among the towns I cover.
Town guide
What it's like to live in Dracut.
What is it like to live in Dracut?
Dracut sits north of Lowell along the New Hampshire line. It's residential and semi-rural, with farms, conservation land, and more house for the money than towns closer to Boston.
It suits buyers who drive and want space.
What are Dracut's neighborhoods like?
A quick orientation, not a ranking:
| Area | What it's like | Worth a look if you want |
|---|---|---|
| Near the Lowell line | Established neighborhoods close to Lowell's services | Convenience |
| Collinsville & Navy Yard | Older village areas | Established neighborhoods |
| North Dracut | More rural, larger lots | Space |
What does housing look like in Dracut?
Dracut is mostly single-family, with capes, ranches, colonials, and newer homes, plus condo complexes.
How is the commute from Dracut to Boston?
Dracut has no MBTA rail station. Residents use Lowell's commuter rail station or drive via Route 38, Route 113, and I-93.
Where do people spend time in Dracut?
- Dracut's farms and orchards
- Conservation areas and town forest
- Proximity to Lowell's downtown
What should buyers and sellers know about Dracut?
- Some homes have septic systems and private wells.
- No rail in town; map your commute.
For public school information, see the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's school and district profiles (Dracut Public Schools).
Questions people actually ask.
Does Dracut have a train?
No. Most residents use Lowell's commuter rail station or drive.
Is Dracut affordable?
Its single-family median was among the lower ones in the Merrimack Valley through August 2026.
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What is the median home price in Dracut, MA?
The median single-family sale price in Dracut was $599,900 for August 2026 year to date, compared with $587,000 for the same period a year earlier. The median condo sold for $392,000. Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MLS PIN data).
How fast are homes selling in Dracut?
Single-family homes that sold in Dracut during August 2026 year to date spent a median of about 28 days on market and sold for 100.9% of their original list price on average, according to MAR.
What is the property tax rate in Dracut, MA?
Dracut's FY2026 residential property tax rate is $9.67 per $1,000 of assessed value (Massachusetts Division of Local Services). On a home assessed at the median single-family sale price, that's roughly $5,800 a year; your actual bill depends on the assessed value.
Is there a train from Dracut to Boston?
There's no MBTA rail station in Dracut. It's about 25 miles from Boston in a straight line; most residents drive or use a station in a nearby town.
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Dracut homes for sale right now.
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More Merrimack Valley towns
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- Lowell
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Sources: market figures, Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Local Market Update (data: MLS PIN; © ShowingTime Plus); tax rate, Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Municipal Databank, Tax Rates by Class; population, U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates for cities and towns; stations, MBTA (V3 API); distance, OpenStreetMap Nominatim (town center); miles are straight-line to Boston City Hall. Numbers retrieved 2026-09-25.