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North Attleborough, Massachusetts

Introduction to North Attleborough, Massachusetts

North Attleborough is part of the Boston metro area. The population of the town is 27,143.

North Attleborough History

North Attleborough, an industrial town in Massachusetts, was established in 1669 by John Woodcock and his family. This small settlement, on the border of the Rhode Island, was occupied by nearly 2,200 people by 1776. During the 19th century, sawmills were built, and nail factories were replaced by the cotton spinning mills. Jewelry and textile manufacturing industries were the two main industries that dominated the town in 1832.

North Attleborough and nearby Attractions

  • Camp Shady Pines
  • Emerald Square
  • Kings Shopping Center
  • Greenwood Lake
  • Brunswick Walnut Hill Lanes
  • Woodcock Garrison House

Things To Do In North Attleborough

North Attleborough is a flourishing center of commerce and business with numerous amusement parks and shops located close by. It has plenty of retail stores and restaurants. You can also visit many educational and cultural venues such as museums, art galleries, zoos and aquariums. North Attleborough also has famous churches, rivers and streams that can certainly excite you during your visit.

North Attleborough Transportation

Air transportation is available from Boston Logan International Airport.

North Attleborough Higher Education

Brown University is the nearest college that offers higher education facilities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%North Attleborough Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%North Attleborough Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%North Attleborough Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of North Attleborough, MA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women98
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Age of the Population62
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens33
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married85
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty97
People in Middle Class or Better96
Median Family Income87
College Educated Adults86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use77
Working at Home53
Short Commute Times36
Walking and Biking to Work25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Affordability of Rents66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Housing Recently Built57
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Property Taxes45

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