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Introduction to Tewksbury, Massachusetts
Tewksbury, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 5 miles E of Lowell, Massachusetts and 19 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Lowell metropolitan area. Tewksbury contains a population of approximately 28,851.
Tewksbury History
In 1637, Tewksbury was settled in for the first time. Originally, it was a part of Billerica. In 1734, Tewksbury was incorporated as a town and was named after the town of Tewkesbury, England. The Town Hall of Tewksbury was constructed in 1825.
Tewksbury and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Tewksbury
Tewksbury offers a number of recreational activities including parks, playgrounds, and basketball courts. You can also enjoy bowling at the Collins Bowling Alley. In addition, the Tewksbury Recreation Department organizes a number of summer recreation programs.
Tewksbury Transportation
Boston Logan Internation is the nearest major airport.
Tewksbury Higher Education
The nearest university is University of Massachusetts Lowell.
Tewksbury strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
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| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | ![]() |
Comparing Tewksbury to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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