Attleboro, MA

Attleboro is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 33,821 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Boston metropolitan area.

The town of Attleboro was first settled in 1660 by English settlers from Dorchester County on land granted to them by Governor John Winthrop. The town was officially incorporated on February 14, 1713. Attleboro is named for the River Attleborough which flows through it.

Attleboro is home to several businesses and industries including textiles (particularly cotton), printing and publishing (the Houghton Mifflin Company), food processing (Dean Foods), and medical devices ( Boston Scientific Corporation). In addition, there are many restaurants and retail stores in the town center as well as a number of parks and recreation facilities.

The town's economy has been bolstered in recent years by its status as a bedroom community for Boston residents seeking suburban living without giving up access to city amenities such as public transportation and nightlife. As a result, median housing prices have increased significantly over the past few years while unemployment rates remain low relative to other towns in Massachusetts.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1%, is water. The highest point in Attleboro is above sea level at Mount Wachusett Regional Park; much of eastern Attleboro lies below sea level due to its location near the mouth of the tidal river Charles River estuary.