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Attleboro, MA

Attleboro is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It was once known as "The Jewelry Capital of the World" for its many jewelry manufacturers. According to the 2020 census, Attleboro had a population of 46,461.

In 1634, English settlers first arrived in the territory that is now Attleboro. The deed that granted them the land was written by Native American Wamsutta. The land was divided in 1694 as the town of Attleborough. It included the towns of Cumberland, Rhode Island, until 1747 and North Attleborough, Massachusetts, until 1887. In 1697 in response to an unwanted amount of disturbances, mainly from nearby tribes of natives, the town had a meeting and ended up deciding that selectmen would keep tabs on strangers and foreigners as well as banning certain ones from entering the town. The town was reincorporated in 1914 as the City of Attleboro, with the "-ugh" removed from the name, although North Attleborough kept it. Like many towns in Massachusetts, it was named for a British town in this case a market town in Norfolk, England.

The city became known for jewelry manufacturing in 1913, particularly because of the L.G. Balfour Company. That company has since moved out of the city, and the site of the former plant has been converted into a riverfront park. Attleboro was once known as "The Jewelry Capital of the World", and jewelry manufacturing firms continue to operate there. One such is the Guyot Brothers Company, which was started in 1904. General Findings, M.S. Company, James A. Murphy Co., Garlan Chain, Leach & Garner, and Masters of Design are jewelry manufacturing companies still in operation.

Attleboro has an area of 27.772 square miles (71.930 km2), of which 26.779 square miles (69.356 km2) is land and 0.994 square miles (2.574 km2), or 3.59%, is water. Its borders form an irregular polygon that resembles a truncated triangle pointing west. It is bordered by North Attleborough to the north, Mansfield and Norton to the east, Rehoboth, Seekonk, and Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to the south, and Cumberland, Rhode Island, to the west, as well as sharing a short border with Central Falls, Rhode Island through the Blackstone River. It includes the areas known as City Center, Briggs Corner, West Attleboro, East Corner, East Attleboro, North Corner, Maple Square, Camp Hebron, Oak Hill, Dodgeville, East Junction, Hebronville, Park Square, and South Attleboro.

Waterways in the city include the Ten Mile River, fed by the Bungay River, the Manchester Pond Reservoir, and several small ponds. Attleboro's highest point is 249-foot (76 m) Oak Hill, in the southern part of the city, north of Oak Hill Avenue.

Attleboro is on the border between the Massachusetts and Rhode Island regional dialects of New England English: the eastern part of the city is in the same dialect region as Boston, and the western part is in the same dialect region as Providence. Attleboro is part of the Providence metropolitan area. It is a short distance from Boston and is linked to the Boston metropolitan area.

Attleboro places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Sturdy Health is an integrated health system in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island providing hospital-based care, and emergency and urgent care. The Edge Fitness Clubs and Anytime Fitness offers spa amenities including a sauna, as well as state-of-the-art locker rooms with showers, changing rooms, lockers, and bathrooms. Aura Wellness Center provides yoga classes aimed at improving physical health and mental clarity. Malik Chiropractic offers chiropractic care to address musculoskeletal issues and promote spinal health. Old Colony YMCA - Easton Branch hosts family Kundalini yoga sessions for a holistic wellness experience. Attleboro Council on Aging organizes exercise programs like balance and chair yoga to improve flexibility and strength. The Barre + Yoga Experience is a highly-rated yoga studio providing various yoga classes for all levels.

Top sites in Attleboro, MA are National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette, Attleboro Arts Museum, Attleboro Area Industrial Museum, and Attleboro Springs Wildlife Sanctuary.

Population: 46,654 (2023). ZIP code: 02703. Area codes: 508 / 774. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Area: 27.77 sq mi (71.93 km2).

FAQs

Is Attleboro Massachusetts a good place to live?

Attleboro is a suburb of Providence with a population of 46,384. Attleboro is in Bristol County. Living in Attleboro offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Attleboro, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Attleboro and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Attleboro are above average.

Is Attleboro, MA expensive?

Attleboro is part of the Providence-Warwick -MA Metro metro area, which is ranked 48 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Attleboro is estimated to be 110.5% of the national average making it one of the more expensive cities in the US. Attleboro is ranked 48 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. The cost of living in Attleboro is 110.5% of the national average.

What is the crime rate in Attleboro, MA?

The crime rate in Attleboro is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 13 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Attleboro is 1 in 75. Based on FBI crime data, Attleboro is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Massachusetts, Attleboro has a crime rate that is higher than 81% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

City of Attleboro

Wikipedia

Niche

Zero Down

Neighborhoodscout

National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette 

Attleboro Arts Museum 

Attleboro Area Industrial Museum 

Attleboro Springs Wildlife Sanctuary

Sturdy Health

Edge Fitness Clubs

Anytime Fitness

Aura Wellness Center

Malik Chiropractic

Old Colony YMCA - Easton Branch

Attleboro Council on Aging

The Barre + Yoga Experience
 

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