Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
North Reading
North Reading, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,264
Population
16,287
Renter Mix
16% Rent
This small, old-fashioned town will charm you with its natural beauty
Suburban
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Wooded
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Outdoors
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Quaint
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Commuter
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Calm
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Close-Knit
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$126,658
Average: $153,912
Education
7,002
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,618
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
North Reading has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
39%
Other Education
61%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in North Reading, MA is $2,408 for one bedroom, and $2,654 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Reading has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,408/month
818 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly North Reading, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
418 Students
Public
Grades K-5
449 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
301 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
527 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
640 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Harold Parker State Forest
- Stevens-Coolidge Place
- Breakheart Reservation
- Windrush Farm
- Smolak Farms
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
- Manchester Boston Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.