Wilmington, Massachusetts
Wilmington is a community of 23,336 people in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, founded in 1665.
Why visit Wilmington
Townapedia lists 89 museums and landmarks, 130 parks and trails, 79 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Wood Hill, 1790 House, Abbot-Stinson House and Country Club Of Billerica.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 18°F, and about 64 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Wilmington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wilmington
Wilmington is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. Its population was 23,349 at the 2020 United States census.
From the Wikipedia article Wilmington, Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks89
1790 House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Building in Massachusetts, United States
Abbot-Stinson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Historic house in Andover, Massachusetts
Asa and Sylvester Abbot House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
House in Andover, Massachusetts
Baldwin House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Middlesex County
Ballardvale District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Batchelder House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Building in Massachusetts, United States
Benjamin Jenkins House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Andover, Massachusetts, listed on the NRHP in Massachusetts
Blanchard-Upton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Andover, Massachusetts, listed on the NRHP in Essex County
Boutell-Hathorn House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Building in Massachusetts, United States
Bradlee School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
School building in Andover, Massachusetts
Buck's Corner Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Butters-Avery House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
77 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds130
118 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes79
AJ's Kitchen
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.8 mi
162 Lowell Street, Wilmington
Mo 10:30-20:00; Tu-Sa 10:30-21:00
Ginger Gourmet
Restaurant · Asian, Chinese, Sushi · 3.1 mi
265 Main Street, North Reading
Mo-Th 11:15-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:15-22:30; Su 12:00-21:30
Lobster Claw Seefoods
Restaurant · Fish And Chips · 2.9 mi
3 Main Street, North Reading
Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:30; Su 12:00-20:00; Mo off
Mango II
Restaurant · Thai · 2.2 mi
2171 Main Street, Tewksbury
Tu-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr 11:30-21:30; Sa 16:00-21:30
Pushcart Cafe
Cafe · Sandwich, Soup, Smoothie, Salad, Dinner · 2.9 mi
1777 Main Street, Tewksbury
Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-15:00; Su off
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.0 mi
1800 Main Street, Tewksbury
Mo-Fr 04:30-21:00; Sa-Su 05:00-21:00
67 more on the map.
History
Wilmington was first settled in 1665 and was officially incorporated in 1730, from parts of Woburn, Reading, and Billerica. The first settlers are believed to have been Will Butter, Richard Harnden or Abraham Jaquith. Butter, a Scottish Covenanter who fought against Oliver Cromwell in the English Civil War, was brought to Woburn as an indentured servant. He achieved his freedom, as did all indentured service, after nine years, then relocated to the opposite side of a large swamp (“the boggy part of Wooburne” “across the river") in what is now Wilmington. Harnden settled in Reading, in an area that is now part of Wilmington. Jaquith settled in an area of Billerica that became part of Wilmington in 1740.
Minutemen from Wilmington responded to the alarm on April 19, 1775, and fought at Merriam's Corner in Concord.
The Middlesex Canal passed through Wilmington. Chartered in 1792, opened in 1803, it provided freight and passenger transport between the Merrimack River and Boston. One important cargo on the canal was hops. From the middle of the 18th century until the early 19th century, Massachusetts was the acknowledged leader in hop production in North America. Middlesex County in particular was famous for its hop yards, and Wilmington was the first place where the culture grew to a fever pitch.
From the History section of Wilmington, Massachusetts on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship9
Congregational Church in Wilmington
Church · Congregational · 0.4 mi
220 Middlesex Avenue, Wilmington
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.1 mi
1 Bridge Lane, Wilmington
Saint Thomas of Villanova Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.7 mi
120 Middlesex Avenue, Wilmington
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries64
Healthcare7
Map of Wilmington
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 18°F | 3.9 in | 17.2 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 20°F | 3.6 in | 16.2 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 27°F | 4.9 in | 13.3 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 36°F | 4.3 in | 2.2 in |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 53°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 4.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 32°F | 4.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 24°F | 5.0 in | 12.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Reading Hcn (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Middlesex County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-07-19: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2015-04-13: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2013-04-19: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Laurence G. Hanscom Field (BED) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Reading 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Burlington 5 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Wakefield 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Lynnfield 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Stoneham 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Lowell 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Lawrence 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Lexington 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Melrose 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Medford 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Church Street, Wilmington MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- NorthWilmingtonAerial-FacingNE-08-26-2026, Vinnyanabg, CC BY 4.0
- Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles Wilmington Branch July 2025, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- MBTA Haverhill Line crossing at Middlesex Avenue in Wilmington July 2025, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- North Wilmington station March 2025, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Haverhill Line looking south from Middlesex Ave Wilmington July 2025, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- North Wilmington station July 2025 1, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- North Wilmington station looking north July 2025 8, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- North Wilmington station July 2025 2, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Train at North Wilmington station, circa 1903, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Inbound train at North Wilmington station, June 2015, Pi.1415926535, CC BY 3.0
- North Wilmington Platform and Tracks Under Renovation, Mbtaweeb, CC0
- Shelter at North Wilmington station, June 2015, Pi.1415926535, CC BY 3.0
- Inbound MBTA Haverhill Line train 2206 arriving at North Wilmington March 2025, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- North Wilmington Platform, Mbtaweeb, CC0
- North Wilmington Renovations, Mbtaweeb, CC0
- North Wilmington station new platform construction March 2025 1, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- North Wilmington station new platform construction March 2025 2, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- North Wilmington station, circa 1900s, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Wilmington Town Crier office, circa 1980, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- North Wilmington station July 2025 3, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- WilmingtonTownCenterDroneShotFacingSW-Aug26-2026, Vinnyanabg, CC BY 4.0
- North Wilmington station looking north July 2025 7, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- North Wilmington station July 2025 5, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- North Wilmington station July 2025 4, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- North Wilmington station looking south July 2025 6, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- North Wilmington station northern end July 2025, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- North Wilmington station northern ramp July 2025, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Outbound train at North Wilmington station July 2025, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Congregational Church, Wilmington MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- AndoverMA WoodridgeHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Woburn Second Parish Meeting House, Burlington MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- ReadingMA CarrollHartshornHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WakefieldMA 42HopkinsStreet, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AndoverMA BallardvaleMillPond, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1790 House, Woburn, Massachusetts, Sept. 2005, Daderot at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ReadingMA SamuelParkerHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AndoverMA RussellHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AndoverMA ChandlerHiddenHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WilmingtonMA 590WoburnStreet, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
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