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Tewksbury, Massachusetts

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

  • Rogers Park
  • Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest
  • Great Brook Farm State Park
  • Whistler House Museum Of Art

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Tewksbury Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Tewksbury Low Violent Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Tewksbury People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Tewksbury Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Tewksbury Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Tewksbury, MA

Comparing Tewksbury 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 Men87
Well-Paid Single Women87
Age of the Population84
Male Share of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Senior Citizens54
Female Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married108
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
People Above Poverty97
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use77
Working at Home53
Short Commute Times24
Walking and Biking to Work14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Affordability of Property Taxes35
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Rents21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime105
Low Violent Crime97

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