Merrimack Valley · Town guide
Living in Tewksbury, MA.
A suburban town at I-93 and I-495 with mostly single-family homes and easy highway commuting.
Tewksbury at a glance
- Median single-family
- $760,000
- ▲ 2.4% vs. last year
- Median condo
- $528,500
- ▲ 3.9% vs. last year
- Days on market
- 30
- single-family, year to date
- Sale vs. original list
- 103.1%
- single-family, year to date
- Residential tax rate
- $12.56
- per $1,000, FY2026
- Population
- 31,796
- 2024 Census estimate, +1.9% since 2020
- To Boston
- 20 mi
- straight line to City Hall
- MBTA rail & ferry
- No MBTA rail station in town
Tewksbury market · August 2026 year to date
The numbers, before the opinions.
| Measure | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $760,000 | $528,500 |
| Change vs. last year | ▲ 2.4% | ▲ 3.9% |
| Sales closed | 137 | 72 |
| Median days on market | 30 | 45 |
| Sale price vs. original list | 103.1% | 98.9% |
| For sale at month end | 23 | 12 |
| Months of supply | 1.3 | 1.3 |
Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Tewksbury 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 Tewksbury compare with nearby towns?
| Town | Median single-family | Median condo | Days on market | Tax rate (FY2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tewksbury | $760,000 ▲ 2.4% | $528,500 | 30 | $12.56 |
| Billerica | $712,500 ▼ 1.7% | $492,000 | 39 | $11.61 |
| Lowell | $544,000 ▲ 3.4% | $345,000 | 33 | $11.35 |
| Dracut | $599,900 ▲ 2.2% | $392,000 | 28 | $9.67 |
| Wilmington | $795,000 ▲ 3.9% | $643,750 | 28 | $11.41 |
| Andover | $1,210,000 ▲ 13.0% | $525,000 | 31 | $12.31 |
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 Tewksbury.
What is it like to live in Tewksbury?
Tewksbury is a residential suburb at the junction of I-93 and I-495. It's practical for drivers commuting north, south, or west.
Most of the town is single-family neighborhoods with some condo communities.
What are Tewksbury's neighborhoods like?
A quick orientation, not a ranking:
| Area | What it's like | Worth a look if you want |
|---|---|---|
| Tewksbury Center | Town center with municipal buildings and the common | A central location |
| Near I-93 & I-495 | Neighborhoods with fast highway access | Commuting by car |
| Outer neighborhoods | Quieter suburban streets | Space |
What does housing look like in Tewksbury?
Tewksbury is mostly single-family, with capes, ranches, colonials, and split-levels, plus condo and townhome communities.
How is the commute from Tewksbury to Boston?
Tewksbury has no MBTA rail station. Residents use stations in Lowell, Wilmington, or Billerica, or drive on I-93 and I-495.
Where do people spend time in Tewksbury?
- Town conservation land and trails
- Long Pond
- The Shawsheen River
What should buyers and sellers know about Tewksbury?
- No rail in town; map your commute.
- Homes near the highways can have noise.
For public school information, see the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's school and district profiles (Tewksbury Public Schools).
Questions people actually ask.
Does Tewksbury have a train?
No MBTA rail station in town. Nearby stations in Wilmington, Billerica, and Lowell are commonly used.
Is Tewksbury good for commuters?
For drivers, yes: I-93 and I-495 meet in town.
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What is the median home price in Tewksbury, MA?
The median single-family sale price in Tewksbury was $760,000 for August 2026 year to date, compared with $742,500 for the same period a year earlier. The median condo sold for $528,500. Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MLS PIN data).
How fast are homes selling in Tewksbury?
Single-family homes that sold in Tewksbury during August 2026 year to date spent a median of about 30 days on market and sold for 103.1% of their original list price on average, according to MAR.
What is the property tax rate in Tewksbury, MA?
Tewksbury's FY2026 residential property tax rate is $12.56 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 $9,550 a year; your actual bill depends on the assessed value.
Is there a train from Tewksbury to Boston?
There's no MBTA rail station in Tewksbury. It's about 20 miles from Boston in a straight line; most residents drive or use a station in a nearby town.
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Tewksbury homes for sale right now.
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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.