Middlesex County, MA — 2026 YTD
Middlesex County, MA indexed 4,055 development projects YTD in 2026 (through 2026-07-12). Residential leads at 22% (881 projects). Melrose is the most active city (3,292 projects), followed by Framingham (173).
Data through July 12, 2026 · Updated July 13, 2026 · America/Denver · Refreshed weekly
YTD Projects
4,055
Cities in County
15
County activity by period
| Period | Projects |
|---|---|
| Year to date (Jan 1 – Jul 12, 2026) | 4,055 |
| This week (Jul 6 – Jul 12, 2026) | 0 |
Projects by Type (YTD)
| Type | Projects |
|---|---|
| Residential | 881 |
| Commercial | 361 |
| Industrial | 32 |
| Civic Actions | 24 |
| Institutional/Public | 22 |
| Open Space | 21 |
| Recreational | 16 |
| Conservation | 10 |
| Recreational (Public) | 5 |
| Infrastructure | 5 |
Cities in Middlesex County
City-level counts for YTD 2026. City standalone pages are consolidated here to reduce thin duplicate content.
| City | YTD Projects | Top Type |
|---|---|---|
| Melrose | 3,292 | Residential |
| Framingham | 173 | Residential |
| Lowell | 100 | Residential |
| Marlborough | 71 | — |
| Newton | 65 | Residential |
| Medford | 62 | Commercial |
| Somerville | 56 | Residential |
| Malden | 53 | Institutional/Public |
| Watertown Town | 45 | Residential |
| Waltham | 38 | Civic Actions |
| Townsend | 33 | — |
| Lexington | 25 | — |
| Hudson | 12 | Industrial |
| Pepperell | 10 | — |
| Littleton Common | 9 | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How many development projects were indexed in Middlesex County, MA YTD 2026?
- 4,055 projects with indexed meeting dates year-to-date through 2026-07-12.
- Which cities in Middlesex County had the most development activity?
- Melrose (3,292), Framingham (173), Lowell (100) lead the county by project count.