Westford is a medium-sized town located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 25,024 people and four associated neighborhoods, Westford is the 81st largest community in Massachusetts.

Housing costs in Westford are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Massachusetts.

Also of interest is that Westford has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

Of important note, Westford is also a town of artists. Westford has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Westford’s character.

A relatively large number of people in Westford telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 26.95% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Westford is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Westford’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

In Westford, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 30.79 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Westford. 73.88% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Westford in 2022 was $77,741, which is wealthy relative to Massachusetts and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $310,964 for a family of four.

Westford is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Westford home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Westford residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Westford include Irish, English, Italian, German, and French.

Foreign born people are also an important part of Westford's cultural character, accounting for 21.39% of the town’s population.

The most common language spoken in Westford is English. Other important languages spoken here include Chinese and Langs. of India.