Merrimack College

North Andover, MA

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Merrimack College - North Andover, MA

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Private Catholic Suburban Selective Hockey Warriors

Founded in 1947, Merrimack College is a private, Catholic college. It offers more than 90 academic programs and is located about 25 minutes north of Boston in North Andover. It is considered a selective college with an acceptance rate of around 80 percent. The Merrimack Warriors hockey team participates in NCAA Division I as part of the Hockey East conference -- its other sports teams, including basketball, football, and baseball, compete in NCAA Division II.

Picturesque North Andover provides a beautiful setting for Merrimack College's 220-acre campus. Settled in 1644, this historic town still features homes built before 1720. The oldest, Bridges House, dates back to 1690. Merrimack College is located on Walsh Way near Flaherty Road. Turnpike Street is lined with shops and restaurants, while the North Andover Mall is north of the college. Hockey fans might want to live near J. Thom Lawler Rink, which is located near the corner of Walsh Way and Cullen Avenue.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in North Andover, MA is $2,199 for a studio, $2,598 for one bedroom, $2,833 for two bedrooms, and $3,640 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Andover has increased by 3.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 562 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,199/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 812 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,598/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,142 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,833/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,345 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,640/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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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

Kittredge Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

226 Students

7
out of 10

Annie L Sargent School

Public

Grades 1-5

467 Students

6
out of 10

Thomson Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

301 Students

6
out of 10

Franklin Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

381 Students

5
out of 10

Atkinson Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-5

274 Students

4
out of 10

North Andover Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,035 Students

7
out of 10

North Andover High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,336 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Stevens-Coolidge Place
  • Lawrence Heritage State Park
  • Smolak Farms
  • Harold Parker State Forest
  • Windrush Farm

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International
  • Manchester Boston Regional

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