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Living in Wilmington, MA.
A suburban town with two commuter rail stations, quick access to I-93, and single-family prices below many neighboring suburbs.
Wilmington at a glance
- Median single-family
- $795,000
- ▲ 3.9% vs. last year
- Median condo
- $643,750
- ▼ 0.9% vs. last year
- Days on market
- 28
- single-family, year to date
- Sale vs. original list
- 103.0%
- single-family, year to date
- Residential tax rate
- $11.41
- per $1,000, FY2026
- Population
- 23,802
- 2024 Census estimate, +1.9% since 2020
- To Boston
- 14 mi
- straight line to City Hall
- MBTA rail & ferry
- Commuter rail
Wilmington market · August 2026 year to date
The numbers, before the opinions.
| Measure | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $795,000 | $643,750 |
| Change vs. last year | ▲ 3.9% | ▼ 0.9% |
| Sales closed | 120 | 16 |
| Median days on market | 28 | 37 |
| Sale price vs. original list | 103.0% | 99.3% |
| For sale at month end | 17 | 8 |
| Months of supply | 1.1 | 2.9 |
Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Wilmington 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 Wilmington compare with nearby towns?
| Town | Median single-family | Median condo | Days on market | Tax rate (FY2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $795,000 ▲ 3.9% | $643,750 | 28 | $11.41 |
| Reading | $985,000 ▲ 7.7% | $607,500 | 23 | $10.96 |
| Billerica | $712,500 ▼ 1.7% | $492,000 | 39 | $11.61 |
| Tewksbury | $760,000 ▲ 2.4% | $528,500 | 30 | $12.56 |
| Wakefield | $865,000 ▲ 0.9% | $649,500 | 31 | $11.74 |
| Stoneham | $860,000 ▼ 1.1% | $430,000 | 24 | $10.06 |
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 Wilmington.
What is it like to live in Wilmington?
Wilmington is residential and practical, with I-93 running through it and two commuter rail stations. It has more of a spread-out suburban feel than towns closer to Boston.
It's often a good fit for buyers who want more house for the money north of Boston.
What are Wilmington's neighborhoods like?
A quick orientation, not a ranking:
| Area | What it's like | Worth a look if you want |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Center | Town center near the commuter rail | Convenience |
| North Wilmington | Residential area with its own rail stop | Rail access |
| Near I-93 | Neighborhoods with quick highway access | Commuting by car |
What does housing look like in Wilmington?
Wilmington is mostly single-family, with capes, colonials, ranches, and split-levels, plus some condos.
How is the commute from Wilmington to Boston?
Wilmington has two MBTA commuter rail stations, Wilmington and North Wilmington, on different lines into North Station (see the station list below). I-93 runs through town.
Where do people spend time in Wilmington?
- Conservation land and town trails
- Silver Lake
- The Town Common
What should buyers and sellers know about Wilmington?
- Homes near I-93 can have highway noise.
- Some properties may have septic systems; check before buying.
For public school information, see the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's school and district profiles (Wilmington Public Schools).
Questions people actually ask.
Does Wilmington have a train?
Yes. Wilmington has two MBTA commuter rail stations, Wilmington and North Wilmington.
Is Wilmington more affordable than nearby towns?
Its single-family median was below many neighboring suburbs through August 2026. See the comparison table above.
MBTA stations in Wilmington
- Commuter rail: North Wilmington, Wilmington (Haverhill Line, Lowell Line)
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What is the median home price in Wilmington, MA?
The median single-family sale price in Wilmington was $795,000 for August 2026 year to date, compared with $765,000 for the same period a year earlier. The median condo sold for $643,750. Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MLS PIN data).
How fast are homes selling in Wilmington?
Single-family homes that sold in Wilmington during August 2026 year to date spent a median of about 28 days on market and sold for 103.0% of their original list price on average, according to MAR.
What is the property tax rate in Wilmington, MA?
Wilmington's FY2026 residential property tax rate is $11.41 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 $9,070 a year; your actual bill depends on the assessed value.
Is there public transit from Wilmington to Boston?
Yes. MBTA service in Wilmington: commuter rail: North Wilmington, Wilmington (Haverhill Line, Lowell Line). Check the MBTA's current schedules for times.
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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.