Living in Westborough, Massachusetts

Westborough is a town in eastern Worcester County, in the MetroWest region, settled in 1675 and incorporated in 1717 as the colony's hundredth town. It sits at the headwaters of both the Sudbury and Assabet rivers, and its downtown along West Main Street holds Town Hall and the library.

By James Allen, NMLS 1216446 · Updated September 25, 2026

Westborough at a glance

$15.93Residential tax rate per $1,000, FY2026
$12,900Average single-family tax bill, FY2026
20-25 minDrive to Worcester
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Westborough's zip code

Westborough uses a single ZIP code, 01581, for the whole town.

Westborough villages and zip codes
Area	Zip code	Where it is
Westborough center	01581	Along West Main Street, where Town Hall and the library are located.

Things to do in Westborough, MA

Start with Lake Chauncy and Eli Whitney birthplace marker.

Lake Chauncy
A town lake open to swimming, boating and fishing.
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Eli Whitney birthplace marker
A commemorative stone on Eli Whitney Street marking the birthplace of Eli Whitney, inventor of the cotton gin, born in Westborough in 1765.
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Eli Whitney Street, Westborough, MA

A little history

Westborough was settled in 1675 and incorporated as a town in 1717, becoming the hundredth town in the Massachusetts colony.

Eli Whitney, the inventor of the cotton gin, was born in Westborough in 1765; a marker on Eli Whitney Street notes the site.

The town sits at the headwaters of both the Sudbury River and the Assabet River.

Parks, trails and outdoors in Westborough

Lake Chauncy and the headwaters of the Sudbury and Assabet rivers give Westborough lake and river-based recreation within a MetroWest commuter town.

Lake ChauncyA town lake for swimming, boating and fishing.

Walkability and getting around Westborough

Downtown Westborough along West Main Street has sidewalks connecting Town Hall, the library and nearby shops, but most of the town's neighborhoods and commercial areas near Route 9 and I-495/I-90 are built for driving.

Westborough center

34 West Main Street, Westborough, MA 01581

Drive times

Worcester, about 12 miles20-25 min
Worcester Regional Airport, about 15 miles25-30 min

Approximate, without traffic.

By bus or train

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) provides public bus service to Westborough. Westborough station serves the MBTA Commuter Rail Framingham/Worcester Line, connecting to Boston's South Station and to Worcester's Union Station.

Westborough property taxes

Westborough's FY2026 residential tax rate is $15.93 per $1,000 of assessed value. Massachusetts assesses homes at full value, so each $100,000 of assessed value costs about $1,593 a year. The average single-family tax bill was $12,900, on an average assessed value of $809,784.

Westborough's FY2026 tax rates

$15.93per $1,000, residential

Residential$15.93 per $1,000
Average single-family assessed value$809,784
Average single-family tax bill$12,900
Motor vehicle excise (statewide)$25 per $1,000 of value

Source: Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Tax Rates by Class and Average Single Family Tax Bill.

How the residential rate has changed

Fiscal year	Residential rate
FY2022	$18.49
FY2023	$16.84
FY2024	$16.41
FY2025	$16.29
FY2026	$15.93

Look up a Westborough property

FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
Assessors' officeQuestions about a value: 508-366-3010
Town ClerkVital records and town records
Registry of DeedsDeeds and mortgages for the county

Buying a home in Westborough

What we check on a Westborough purchase: MassHousing limits, the flood map, the smoke certificate, smoke certificate.

MassHousing

First-time buyer programs

MassHousing sets its own income and price limits for Worcester County. We check them with you before you shop.

MassHousing home loans

Flood maps

Check the flood zone first

Westborough sits at the headwaters of the Sudbury and Assabet rivers, and low-lying parcels near Lake Chauncy, Mill Pond and the Westboro Reservoir can fall within FEMA-mapped flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.

FEMA's flood map for Westborough

Before closing

Smoke and CO certificate

Massachusetts requires the seller to get a smoke and carbon monoxide certificate from the Westborough Fire Department before the sale closes. Call 508-389-2300 to schedule.

Westborough Fire Department page

Smoke certificate

Smoke and CO certificate before closing

Massachusetts requires a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector compliance certificate from the local fire department before a home sale closes.

All loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting, and property and program requirements. MassHousing limits and eligibility are set by MassHousing and change from time to time.

Thinking about buying in Westborough?

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Moving to Westborough: utilities, trash and town hall

Who to call in Westborough.

WaterWestborough Water/Sewer Division (municipal water)
Sewer or septicTown sewer serves Westborough's developed areas.
Registry of Motor VehiclesUpdate your address with the RMV within 30 days. Excise tax goes to the city or town where the car is garaged.Mass. RMV

Town Hall offices and contacts

Westborough Town Hall is at 34 West Main Street, Westborough, MA 01581. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Tuesday 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.-noon. Main line: 508-871-5100.

Westborough, MA FAQ: taxes and town services

What is the property tax rate in Westborough, MA?

Westborough's FY2026 residential tax rate is $15.93 per $1,000 of assessed value. Massachusetts fiscal years run July 1 to June 30.

How much are property taxes on a $400,000 home in Westborough?

Massachusetts taxes homes on their full assessed value. If a home is assessed at $400,000, that's about $6,372 a year at $15.93 per $1,000. The bill uses the assessor's value, not the sale price.

Does Westborough have a split tax rate?

No. Westborough uses a single rate of $15.93 per $1,000 for all property classes.

What is the average single-family tax bill in Westborough?

The average single-family tax bill in Westborough was $12,900 for FY2026, on an average assessed value of $809,784.

What county is Westborough, MA in?

Westborough is in Worcester County.

What ZIP code does Westborough use?

Westborough uses a single ZIP code, 01581, for the whole town.

Is there train service from Westborough?

Yes. Westborough station serves the MBTA Commuter Rail Framingham/Worcester Line to Boston's South Station and Worcester's Union Station.

Is there bus service in Westborough?

Yes. The Worcester Regional Transit Authority provides public bus service to Westborough.

How far is Westborough from Worcester?

Westborough is about 12 miles from Worcester, roughly a 20-25 minute drive.

Which towns border Westborough?

Westborough borders Northborough, Southborough, Shrewsbury, Grafton, Upton and Hopkinton.

Towns near Westborough

Neighbors of Westborough, including across the Connecticut line where it applies. All Massachusetts town guides.

Sources

Westborough, Massachusetts - Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org
Town of Westborough official website: westboroughma.gov
Westborough directory - Town of Westborough: westboroughma.gov
Tax rates and average single-family value and tax bill: Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Tax Rates by Class and Average Single Family Tax Bill.
Motor vehicle excise: M.G.L. c. 60A, $25 per $1,000 of value statewide.
Walkability: Walk Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
Checked September 25, 2026.