Moving to Westwood, MA

About Westwood

Westwood is a town of about 16,300 southwest of Boston, prized for the Route 128/Amtrak station and executive neighborhoods near the Blue Hills. Housing is largely high-end single-family, from colonials to new construction.

Home prices in Westwood

The median listing price in Westwood is $1,725,000.

Top places in Westwood

• Buckmaster Pond — town pond and pump station (shown in the Commons photo).
• Westwood's town center and the high school campus (shown in the Commons photo).
• Hale Reservation — 1,200 acres of trails and ponds.
• Blue Hills edge trails.

Commuting from Westwood

• MBTA Commuter Rail Providence/Stoughton Line plus Amtrak at Route 128 station; MBTA Franklin/Foxboro Line at Islington station; MBTA buses on Washington Street (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
• Typical commuter-rail trip to South Station: approximately 25–35 minutes (approximate).
• Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~25–35 minutes via I-95/Route 128 and I-93 (longer at rush hour).

Schools in Westwood

Public schools: Westwood 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.

Westwood FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Westwood, MA?
  The median listing price in Westwood is $1,725,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
• How is the commute from Westwood, MA?
  MBTA Commuter Rail Providence/Stoughton Line plus Amtrak at Route 128 station; MBTA Franklin/Foxboro Line at Islington station; MBTA buses on Washington Street (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
• Which school district serves Westwood, MA?
  Westwood is served by Westwood Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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