Tyngsborough, MA

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):

Category	Trophy
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Tyngsborough, MA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Tyngsborough Almanac

Tyngsborough Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Tyngsborough Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Tyngsborough, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Tyngsborough Public Libraries

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Tyngsborough High Schools (2004)

GR LOWELL REG VOC TECH
250 PAWTUCKET BLVD
978-441-4800
A Vocational School
A Title I school.
Serves 1,893 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.5

TYNGSBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL
36 NORRIS RD
978-649-7571
Serves 615 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Tyngsborough Colleges

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Greater Lowell Technical School

(List of All Massachusetts Colleges)

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