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Tyngsborough, Massachusetts

Introduction to Tyngsborough, Massachusetts

Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 4 miles NW of Lowell, Massachusetts and 28 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is located in the Lowell metropolitan area. Tyngsborough has a population of 11,081.

Tyngsborough History

In 1661, Tyngsborough was first settled in by Europeans. At that time it was a part of Dunstable Township. The town was named after Colonel Jonathan Tyng, the founder of Tyngsborough. Tyng settled in the town in 1675. Tyngsborough was separated from the Dunstable in 1789 and was incorporated on February 23, 1809. In the early 1930s, a single-arched iron bridge was constructed over the Merrimack River.

Tyngsborough and nearby Attractions

  • Merrimack River
  • Whistler House Museum Of Art
  • Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest
  • Children's Museum

Things To Do In Tyngsborough

Tyngsborough is also known as the ‘Gateway to the White Mountains' and features a number of scenic landscapes. The town features a campground where you can enjoy a day trip with your family and friends. You can also enjoy whitewater paddling, fishing and swimming at Assabet River.

Tyngsborough Transportation

The nearest major airport is Boston Logan International.

Tyngsborough Higher Education

University of Massachusetts - Lowell is nearby.

High Points

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

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Top 12%Tyngsborough Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Tyngsborough, MA

Comparing Tyngsborough 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men86
Well-Paid Single Women86
Age of the Population41
Racial Diversity37
Female Share of the Population34
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty86
College Educated Adults85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home53
Walking and Biking to Work45
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Rents35
Affordability of Property Taxes22
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime84

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