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North Attleborough.
About
Life in North Attleborough
This is a solidly middle to upper-middle class suburb that works best if you're commuting to Providence or Boston—expect about 31 minutes average, though it varies widely depending on your exact destination and traffic. Housing costs are moderate for the region at a median of $482,200, and rents hover around $1,500, which feels reasonable compared to nearby areas, though you're definitely paying a suburban premium. You'll find decent outdoor access through the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park just seven miles away, plus Roger Williams National Memorial and other regional spots if you're willing to drive a bit.
North Attleborough at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Foreign-Born
9.6%
Broadband Internet
93.3%
of households
Population Growth
+2.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.6% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in North Attleborough: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In North Attleborough, the largest foreign-born group is from India (29.6%), and 3.6% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
20.4%
of residents
65 and Older
16.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.8%
of households
Married Couples
49.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.37
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 14% below MA average
Rent, home values, and income in North Attleborough
In North Attleborough, rent runs 14% below the MA average, and home values are 14% below the MA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,461
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1974
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.6%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below MA average
Unemployment in North Attleborough
Unemployment in North Attleborough is 0.5 percentage points lower than the MA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What North Attleborough Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute32.4 min avg
How North Attleborough residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In North Attleborough, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 51% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)
Small hub2.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 31 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safety
Crime rates
Crime data not available
No police agency in the FBI's crime data covers North Attleborough, so there's no local crime rate to show.
Natural DisastersStrong Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
89.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Bristol County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Bristol County, which includes North Attleborough, the most common type is strong wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | High Wind | $50,700 |
| 2024 | 20 | Hail | $53,700 |
| 2023 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $67,800 |
| 2022 | 20 | Strong Wind | $103,100 |
| 2021 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.1M |
| 2020 | 36 | Strong Wind | $111,600 |
| 2019 | 27 | High Wind | $84,200 |
| 2018 | 27 | Strong Wind | $353,100 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Bristol County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bristol County, which includes North Attleborough, is typically good — 306 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
306
per year
Moderate Days
56
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Bristol County, county-wide
Climate82°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
North Attleborough has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.6"
Annual Snowfall
47.7"
Hot Days/Year
14
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
129
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 19°F | 4.37" |
| Feb | 40°F | 21°F | 3.67" |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 4.89" |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 4.71" |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 3.64" |
| Jun | 79°F | 57°F | 4.26" |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 3.62" |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 4.01" |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 4.17" |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 5.08" |
| Nov | 53°F | 33°F | 4.22" |
| Dec | 43°F | 25°F | 5.27" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in North Attleborough
Uninsured
2.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside North Attleborough's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Arbour-fuller Hospital
Psychiatric · 3.3 mi away · South Attleboro
Sturdy Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Attleboro
Landmark Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.7 mi away · Woonsocket
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in North Attleborough
North Attleborough's student/teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 46.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
46.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near North Attleborough (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,226 students · in-state tuition $74,650 · 97% graduate · median earnings $99,974 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,229 students · in-state tuition $65,960 · 86% graduate · median earnings $90,260 (10 yrs after entry)
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
11.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 3,868 students · in-state tuition $44,581 · 58% graduate · median earnings $53,928 (10 yrs after entry)
Johnson & Wales University-Online
11.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,202 students · in-state tuition $13,365 · 28% graduate · median earnings $53,928 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,084 students · in-state tuition $65,136 · 91% graduate · median earnings $69,341 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,089 students · in-state tuition $48,378 · 46% graduate · median earnings $47,982 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, 7 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for North Attleborough
North Attleborough has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park (7 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Historical Park
7 mi awayRoger Williams National Memorial
National Memorial
10 mi awayAdams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
26 mi awayFrederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
National Historic Site
27 mi awayJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
National Historic Site
28 mi awayBoston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site
30 mi awayLongfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
National Historic Site
30 mi awayBoston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
31 mi awayPublic Libraries in North Attleborough
Richards Memorial Library
118 North Washington Street, North Attleborough
Cities Near North Attleborough
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to North Attleborough?
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North Attleborough FAQ
Is North Attleborough, Massachusetts affordable?⌄
North Attleborough's median rent is $1,509/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $112,665/year. Median home value is $482,200.
What is the job market like in North Attleborough, Massachusetts?⌄
North Attleborough has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in North Attleborough, Massachusetts?⌄
The cost of living in North Attleborough is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,509/month and median household income is $112,665/year. The median home value is $482,200. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in North Attleborough, Massachusetts?⌄
The average commute in North Attleborough is 32 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from