Chelmsford is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts in the Greater Boston area. It is located 24 miles from Boston and, bordering on the City of Lowell, it is part of the Greater Lowell metropolitan area. Besides Lowell, Chelmsford is surrounded by five towns; Billerica, Westford, Carlisle, Tyngsborough, and Tewksbury.
Chelmsford began as a community of agriculture and grazing, with dairying and orchards as specialties. There was some lumbering, and a series of small operations such as gristmills, lime quarries, and brick yards. Chelmsford is a suburban community, which offers country-like charm and atmosphere while providing access to modern infrastructure, with many freeways and highways linking it to Boston and Worcester.
It also offers abundant educational opportunities, with a wide selection of schools, both public and private and many places of further education freely available to the residents of Chelmsford. With Boston located so close, many students choose Boston as their place of education. There are also many of retail establishments and restaurants, where almost whatever you choose to purchase its obtainable.
Chelmsford is a mix of cultures, ethnicities and incomes. In recent years, buyers have flocked to Chelmsford to purchase a little piece of the country; and there have been several developments and new homes, especially in the very woodsy areas.
Chelmsford is located so close to Boston that many residents work within the city limits and commute. This makes Chelmsford a great choice for living because if for any reason you are "bored" (although that is hard to imagine as the town offers its residents so much!) you can slip into Boston and sample some of the night-life and still be home at a decent season!
With the tranquility of small town living, yet, conveniences of city living nearby, it's easy to see why Chelmsford is a great place to live. Housing is offered starting from $250,000-$350,000 with wonderful wooded lots. The views from these homes are spectacular year round. Come see why Chelmsford is the choice for you!
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $356,262
Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $365,833; Detached houses: $402,211; Townhouses or other attached units: $260,910; In 2-unit structures: $353,153; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $214,867; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $199,714; Mobile homes: $68,376.
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 34,409. Chelmsford covers 22.6 square miles. Zip codes: 01824 - Area code commonly used in this area: 978
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