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North Reading, MA

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This small, old-fashioned town will charm you with its natural beauty

Suburban Wooded Outdoors Quaint Commuter Calm Close-Knit

North Reading is a quaint, peaceful Boston suburb. This entire suburb is within the Ipswich River watershed, creating gorgeous wooded streets and lush parks with ponds and brooks. There are also several forests and reservations in and around town. With awe-inspiring natural beauty found throughout town, outdoor recreation is extremely popular here. Residents frequent surrounding natural areas such as the Harold Parker State Forest for fun. This state forest is great for biking, ice skating, horseback riding, hiking, and more. Families love North Reading because of the good schools in the area as well. Retaining the quality of simpler times, North Reading has many well-preserved homes dating back to 1720, along with several modern apartment complexes.

North Reading has a very close-knit community. The parks and recreation department is very active, hosting events in schools, the town hall, and parks throughout the year from cooking classes to youth sports games. For more fun, you can also find residents racing at the go-kart center or attending a special event at the Shriners Auditorium. If you’re looking for more to do, North Reading is less than 30 minutes from Boston, giving quick access to nightlife and major attractions.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in North Reading, MA is $2,336 for one bedroom, and $3,015 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Reading has decreased by -7.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,336/month
818 Sq Ft
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Transportation

39

Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

L D Batchelder

Public

Grades K-5

463 Students

10
out of 10

J Turner Hood

Public

Grades PK-5

383 Students

9
out of 10

E Ethel Little School

Public

Grades PK-5

323 Students

9
out of 10

North Reading Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

541 Students

7
out of 10

North Reading High

Public

Grades 9-12

644 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Harold Parker State Forest
  • Stevens-Coolidge Place
  • Breakheart Reservation
  • Windrush Farm
  • Smolak Farms

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International
  • Manchester Boston Regional

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