Living here
Nearest 4-year college8 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates97.7%
College graduates73.9%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Westford Economic Development
The Economic Development Committee advises the Select Board and other town boards on bylaws, policies, regulations, and zoning that foster commercial growth, strengthen the local economy, and are consistent with maintaining the character of the community. It seeks to encourage business investment in commercial zoning districts, increase the commercial tax base, identify changing economic trends and attract new businesses, assist with generating local employment opportunities, and advocate for grants, incentives, or regulatory improvements that support Westford's economic priorities.
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