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North Reading, Massachusetts

Introduction to North Reading, Massachusetts

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

North Reading History

North Reading was settled in the year 1651 as a small picturesque town in Massachusetts. This small town borders Lynnfield, North Andover, Wilmington, and Andover and retains numerous well preserved buildings dating back to 1700s. It established its identity as a separate town in 1853.

North Reading and nearby Attractions

  • Benevento Memorial Field
  • Mill Meadow
  • Union Church
  • Harold Parker State Forest
  • Salen's Haunted House
  • Boston Duck tours

Things To Do In North Reading

North Reading is a small, sparsely populated town and is surrounded by beautiful creeks and rivers. It is famous for its parks and popular tourist destinations. One can also visit the numerous historical attractions in North Reading. You can easily tour this small, beautiful town by taking advantage of its user-friendly transportation system.

North Reading Transportation

The major local airport is Boston Logan International.

North Reading Higher Education

Merrimack College is nearby.

High Points

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

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

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 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 Old89
Male Share of the Population87
Age of the Population74
Female Share of the Population34
Senior Citizens33
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use87
Walking and Biking to Work34
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Rents23
People Living Alone23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Affordability of Property Taxes22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime98

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