North Reading, MA

North Reading, Massachusetts

North Reading, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 9 miles NW of Lynn, Massachusetts (center to center) and 15 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is part of the Boston metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 13,837 people people live in North Reading.

The People and Families of North Reading

In North Reading, about 66% of adults are married. Homes in North Reading tend to contain married couples. The town has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Reading had a median family income of $86,341. Overall, families in North Reading are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the town are below middle class. North Reading does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the town tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($16,650) in North Reading than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Crime and Safety

Residents of North Reading enjoy its low crime rate.

North Reading Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in North Reading, about 90% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average property tax bill in the town is higher than that of most other communities in Massachusetts.

Commuting

In North Reading, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

North Reading strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of North Reading, MA

Comparing North Reading to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

North Reading Almanac

North Reading Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

North Reading Public Libraries

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North Reading Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by North Reading residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

North Reading High Schools (2004)

NORTH READING HIGH
189 PARK STREET
978-664-7800
Serves 655 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

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