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This guide to North Reading covers what it is like to rent here, how the commute works, what the schools offer and where residents get outdoors. Evan Russell manages rental properties in this town and across the communities north of Boston, and he keeps this page current as the local market changes.
North Reading is a small, settled town of about 15,500 people, roughly 17 miles north of Boston. Its historic center is full of locally owned shops, its school district is among the better rated in the region, and its conservation land along the Ipswich River keeps the town greener than its zip code suggests.
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North Reading Public Schools serve about 2,300 students across five schools, graded A- by Niche with strong high school scores.
About 17 miles up I-93 to Boston, roughly 25-35 minutes off peak. No station in town; North Wilmington and Reading rail stops are a short drive away.
Ipswich River Park has a two-mile paved loop and a canoe launch; Harold Parker State Forest and Breakheart Reservation are minutes away.
No interstate interchange inside town keeps North Reading quiet and residential. Most errands need a car, which is exactly how many renters like it.
Questions Renters
What are the schools like?
North Reading Public Schools serve about 2,300 students across five schools: three elementary schools, a middle school and the high school. The district carries an A- grade on Niche, and the high school scores well on state measures, a big reason families rent here.
How far is the commute to Boston?
The I-93 run to Boston is about 17 miles, roughly 25-35 minutes and closer to 45 when traffic is light. Commuters without a car usually drive a few minutes to the North Wilmington or Reading MBTA stations rather than park downtown.
Where does the town get outdoors?
Ipswich River Park packs 49 acres of trails, fields and playgrounds around a two-mile paved path with a canoe launch on the river. Harold Parker State Forest and Breakheart Reservation are both close enough for an after-work hike.
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