Boston metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Chelmsford, MA
$646,400Median listing price
MiddlesexArea
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About Chelmsford
Money magazine ranked it the 28th-best place to live in America in 2011 (Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
Home prices in Chelmsford
The median listing price in Chelmsford is $646,400.
Top places in Chelmsford
- Chelmsford Center and the Old Town Hall.
- Heart Pond Beach.
- Freeman Lake.
- Russell Mill Pond and the town forest trails.
- Chelmsford Common.
Commuting from Chelmsford
- No in-town commuter rail; about 25 miles northwest of Boston, drive roughly 35-50 minutes via Route 3.
- Nearest Lowell Line stations in Lowell or North Billerica (nearest-station claim not verified).
- LRTA bus service connects Chelmsford to Lowell.
Schools in Chelmsford
Public schools: Chelmsford Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Chelmsford FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Chelmsford, MA?
The median listing price in Chelmsford is $646,400. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Chelmsford, MA?
No in-town commuter rail; about 25 miles northwest of Boston, drive roughly 35-50 minutes via Route 3. - Which school district serves Chelmsford, MA?
Chelmsford is served by Chelmsford Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.