This guide to Tewksbury 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.
Tewksbury is a town of about 31,000 people in Middlesex County, roughly 22 miles north of Boston on the edge of the Merrimack Valley. It blends small-town schools and family neighborhoods with quick access to Route 93, the Lowell and Billerica rail lines within a short drive, and a surprising amount of conservation land for such a settled town.
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Tewksbury Public Schools serve about 3,200 students across six buildings, from early childhood classes through Tewksbury Memorial High School.
About 22 miles up Routes 93 and 495 to Boston, roughly 30-40 minutes by car. No rail station in town, but the Wilmington stop on the Lowell Line is a short drive, with the LRTA Route 12 bus connecting the two.
Melvin G. Rogers Park protects 27 acres of pine forest with rock outcroppings and a volunteer-built trail; Livingston Street Conservation Area and Shedd Park add more walking room.
A settled, family-first town of about 31,000 where good schools and open space matter more than flash. Most errands need a car, which is exactly how many renters like it.
Questions Renters
What are the schools like?
Tewksbury Public Schools serve about 3,200 students across six buildings, from early-childhood classes through Tewksbury Memorial High School. The schools are a steady draw for the town's many young families and part of why renters settle in for the long term.
How far is the commute to Boston?
The drive to Boston is about 22 miles, roughly 30-40 minutes when traffic is light. There is no rail station inside Tewksbury, so commuters typically drive a few minutes to the Wilmington or North Billerica stops on the Lowell Line, with the LRTA Route 12 bus connecting Tewksbury to Wilmington for a car-free option.
Where does the town get outdoors?
Melvin G. Rogers Park protects 27 acres of pine forest with glacial rock outcroppings and a volunteer-built trail, while Livingston Street Conservation Area, Shedd Park and the Town Common add places to walk, picnic and play. Manning State Park sits just over the line in Billerica.
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