Central Massachusetts · Town guide
Living in Westborough, MA.
A suburb at the crossroads of I-495, the Mass Pike, and Route 9, with a commuter rail station and a higher residential tax rate.
Westborough at a glance
- Median single-family
- $830,000
- ▼ 0.3% vs. last year
- Median condo
- $539,995
- ▲ 8.0% vs. last year
- Days on market
- 51
- single-family, year to date
- Sale vs. original list
- 100.1%
- single-family, year to date
- Residential tax rate
- $15.93
- per $1,000, FY2026
- Population
- 22,643
- 2024 Census estimate, +5.0% since 2020
- To Boston
- 29 mi
- straight line to City Hall
- MBTA rail & ferry
- Commuter rail
Westborough market · August 2026 year to date
The numbers, before the opinions.
| Measure | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $830,000 | $539,995 |
| Change vs. last year | ▼ 0.3% | ▲ 8.0% |
| Sales closed | 74 | 71 |
| Median days on market | 51 | 51 |
| Sale price vs. original list | 100.1% | 97.4% |
| For sale at month end | 24 | 26 |
| Months of supply | 2.7 | 2.9 |
Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Westborough 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 Westborough compare with nearby towns?
| Town | Median single-family | Median condo | Days on market | Tax rate (FY2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westborough | $830,000 ▼ 0.3% | $539,995 | 51 | $15.93 |
| Shrewsbury | $699,000 ▼ 0.6% | $511,125 | 38 | $11.50 |
| Grafton | $740,000 ▲ 7.4% | $480,000 | 34 | $13.69 |
| Marlborough | $625,000 ▼ 0.8% | $325,000 | 45 | $10.54 |
| Worcester | $465,000 ▲ 3.3% | $308,500 | 40 | $13.28 |
| Clinton | $525,000 ▲ 14.1% | $415,000 | 29 | $12.98 |
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 Westborough.
What is it like to live in Westborough?
Westborough is a suburban town at the junction of I-495, the Mass Pike, and Route 9, with a small downtown and large employers in its office parks.
Its commuter rail station makes it one of the more transit-connected towns in the region.
What are Westborough's neighborhoods like?
A quick orientation, not a ranking:
| Area | What it's like | Worth a look if you want |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown | Town center with older homes | A walkable center |
| Near the station | Neighborhoods close to the commuter rail | Rail access |
| Outer neighborhoods | Suburban subdivisions and larger lots | Space |
What does housing look like in Westborough?
Westborough is mostly single-family, with colonials and newer homes, plus condo and townhome communities.
How is the commute from Westborough to Boston?
Westborough has a commuter rail station on the MBTA's Framingham/Worcester Line. I-495, the Mass Pike, and Route 9 serve drivers.
Where do people spend time in Westborough?
- Lake Chauncy
- Westborough Wildlife Sanctuary (Mass Audubon)
- Downtown Westborough
What should buyers and sellers know about Westborough?
- Westborough's FY2026 residential tax rate is among the higher ones I cover; use the calculator on this page.
- 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 (Westborough Public Schools).
Questions people actually ask.
Does Westborough have a train?
Yes. Westborough has a commuter rail station on the Framingham/Worcester Line.
Why are Westborough's taxes higher?
Its FY2026 residential rate is set by the town each year. Use the calculator on this page to see what it means for a monthly payment.
MBTA stations in Westborough
- Commuter rail: Westborough (Framingham/Worcester Line)
Monthly cost calculator
What would a Westborough home cost per month?
Pre-filled with Westborough's median single-family price and its FY2026 tax rate. Change anything. This is an estimate for planning, not a loan quote.
How I help in Westborough
Three ways to start.
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What homes here actually sell for, what they cost to own, and an offer strategy you can defend.
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Multifamily & investingQuick answers about Westborough.
What is the median home price in Westborough, MA?
The median single-family sale price in Westborough was $830,000 for August 2026 year to date, compared with $832,750 for the same period a year earlier. The median condo sold for $539,995. Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MLS PIN data).
How fast are homes selling in Westborough?
Single-family homes that sold in Westborough during August 2026 year to date spent a median of about 51 days on market and sold for 100.1% of their original list price on average, according to MAR.
What is the property tax rate in Westborough, MA?
Westborough's FY2026 residential property tax rate is $15.93 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 $13,220 a year; your actual bill depends on the assessed value.
Is there public transit from Westborough to Boston?
Yes. MBTA service in Westborough: commuter rail: Westborough (Framingham/Worcester Line). Check the MBTA's current schedules for times.
MLS listings
Westborough homes for sale right now.
Active and coming-soon listings in Westborough, through my Ruuster home search. Save a search to hear about new ones as they come on.
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More Central Massachusetts towns
- Worcester
- Fitchburg
- Leominster
- Shrewsbury
- Marlborough
- Grafton
- Auburn
- Holden
- Gardner
- Clinton
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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.