Middlesex County, MA — 2026 YTD
Middlesex County, MA indexed 1,392 development projects YTD in 2026 (through 2026-09-03). Civic Actions leads at 7% (99 projects). Melrose is the most active city (647 projects), followed by Marlborough (96).
Data through September 3, 2026 · Updated September 4, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
YTD Projects
1,392
Cities in County
21
County activity by period
| Period | Projects |
|---|---|
| Year to date (Jan 1 – Sep 3, 2026) | 1,392 |
| This week (Aug 31 – Sep 3, 2026) | 0 |
Projects by Type (YTD)
| Type | Projects |
|---|---|
| Civic Actions | 99 |
| Residential | 74 |
| Commercial | 36 |
| Industrial | 14 |
| Infrastructure | 14 |
| Institutional/Public | 7 |
| Recreational (Public) | 6 |
Cities in Middlesex County
City-level counts for YTD 2026. Linked cities have enough distinct activity for a standalone page.
| City | YTD Projects | Top Type |
|---|---|---|
| Melrose | 647 | Residential |
| Marlborough | 96 | — |
| Newton | 96 | Civic Actions |
| Arlington | 84 | Civic Actions |
| Littleton Common | 51 | Civic Actions |
| Lowell | 49 | Civic Actions |
| Burlington | 45 | Civic Actions |
| Framingham | 43 | Civic Actions |
| Medford | 42 | — |
| Waltham | 42 | Civic Actions |
| Townsend | 32 | Civic Actions |
| Hudson | 30 | Industrial |
| Watertown Town | 29 | Residential |
| Pepperell | 17 | Civic Actions |
| Winchester | 17 | Civic Actions |
| Somerville | 15 | Civic Actions |
| Malden | 13 | — |
| Lexington | 11 | — |
| Belmont | 11 | Infrastructure |
| Ayer | 9 | Institutional/Public |
| Wakefield | 5 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How many development projects were indexed in Middlesex County, MA YTD 2026?
- 1,392 projects with indexed meeting dates year-to-date through 2026-09-03.
- Which cities in Middlesex County had the most development activity?
- Melrose (647), Marlborough (96), Newton (96) lead the county by project count.