Merrimack College

North Andover, MA

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Merrimack College - North Andover, MA Area Guide

Come be a Warrior

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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in North Andover, MA is $2,313 for a studio, $2,614 for one bedroom, $2,895 for two bedrooms, and $3,748 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in North Andover has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 555 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,313/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 787 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,614/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,128 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,895/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,261 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,748/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Merrimack College - North Andover, MA (University) is for everyday living.

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Merrimack College - North Andover, MA (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

30 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Merrimack College - North Andover, MA (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Merrimack College - North Andover, MA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

50 / 100
Scores provided by

Schools

Annie L Sargent School

Public

Grades K-5

583 Students

7/10

Thomson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

305 Students

7/10

Kittredge Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

211 Students

6/10

Franklin Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

434 Students

5/10

Atkinson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

317 Students

3/10

North Andover Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,032 Students

6/10

North Andover High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,288 Students

9/10
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Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

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

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • General Edward Lawrence Logan International
  • Manchester Boston Regional

Colleges

Top Apartments Near Merrimack College

Riverwalk Lofts

Riverwalk Lofts

250 Merrimack St,
Lawrence, MA 01843

$2,175 - $3,175 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

TGM Andover Park

TGM Andover Park

100 Hawthorne Way,
Lawrence, MA 01843

$2,020 - $3,324 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

Riverwalk Apartments

Riverwalk Apartments

1 S Union St,
Lawrence, MA 01843

$1,925 - $4,500 Plus Fees

Studio - 3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Royal Crest

Royal Crest

50 Royal Crest Dr,
North Andover, MA 01845

$2,444 - $3,620 Total Monthly Price

2-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

River Pointe at Den Rock Apartments

River Pointe at Den Rock Apartments

333 Winthrop Ave,
Lawrence, MA 01843

$2,292 - $4,432 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Avalon North Andover

Avalon North Andover

88 High St,
North Andover, MA 01845

$2,520 - $4,335 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Princeton at Mount Vernon

Princeton at Mount Vernon

479 S South B...,
Lawrence, MA 01843

$1,650 - $2,250 Plus Fees

Studio - 2 Beds

20 Amici Way

20 Amici Way

20 Amici Way,
Andover, MA 01810

$2,000 - $2,300 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

48 Fernview Ave

48 Fernview Ave

48 Fernview Ave,
North Andover, MA 01845

$3,000 Plus Fees

3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Houses Near Merrimack College

30 Maple Ave

30 Maple Ave,
North Andover, MA 01845

$3,200 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds | 1 Bath | 12 Month Lease

4 Shawsheen Rd

4 Shawsheen Rd,
Andover, MA 01810

$2,900 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds | 1 Bath | 12 Month Lease

167 Summer St

167 Summer St,
Andover, MA 01810

$10,900 Total Monthly Price

5 Beds | 2.5 Baths

7 Bobby Jones Dr

7 Bobby Jones Dr,
Andover, MA 01810

$10,000 Total Monthly Price

4 Beds | 4.5 Baths

8 Marie Dr

8 Marie Dr,
Andover, MA 01810

$6,100 Plus Fees

4 Beds | 3.5 Baths

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† 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.

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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.

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