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Dracut, Massachusetts

town · Middlesex County

At a glance

32,574
Population
$473,900
Median home value (all homes)
56% above U.S. median
$580,713
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,839/mo
Median rent
36% above U.S. median
$114,036
Median household income
45% above U.S. median
30.3 min
Average commute
92.7%
Homes with broadband
4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 123 — 23% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing74% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities24% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost13% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college10 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates91.5%
College graduates36.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Dracut Economic Development
The Economic Development Department serves as a liaison between the Town and its business community, helping prospective business owners find suitable property and assisting existing businesses with marketing, promoting, and obtaining grants and loans (local, state, or federal). It also welcomes new businesses and helps with start-up and growth.
region Montachusett Regional Planning Com
MRPC provides technical planning assistance to 22 member communities in the Montachusett Region of greater north central Massachusetts, offering comprehensive planning, GIS data analysis, grant writing and administration, and transit/transportation planning services.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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