Historically viewed as a collection of coastal towns, the North Shore of Boston has since become known as the 32 communities in Essex County bordered on the East by a quintessential New England coastline and to the North by easy-to-reach neighbors Maine and New Hampshire. The region is steeped in history from Salem’s colonial seaport and the infamous witch trials to the site of America’s first fishing village in Gloucester and up to Newburyport, the birthplace of the US Coast Guard.
Whether seeking a home in a suburb of Boston, one of the many charming coastal domiciles with views of the Atlantic, or a sprawling equestrian estate, the North Shore offers all this plus the convenience of the commuter rail train.
663,972 people live in North Shore, where the median age is 33.2 and the average individual income is $60,001. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around North Shore, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Beacon Hill Bakery, Lumi Cakes, and Capoeira Gerais.
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| Dining | 3.5 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.92 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.7 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.6 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.36 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.99 miles | 15 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.99 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.39 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.48 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.12 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.01 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.44 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.79 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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North Shore has 279,216 households, with an average household size of 2.22. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in North Shore do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 663,972 people call North Shore home. The population density is 13,735.4 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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