Amesbury, Massachusetts
Amesbury, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 9 miles NE of Haverhill, Massachusetts (center to center) and 35 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is part of the Boston metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 16,450 people people live in Amesbury.
The People and Families of Amesbury
In Amesbury, about 54% of adults are married.
Wealth and Education
In 2000, Amesbury had a median family income of $62,875.
Political Inclinations
In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($10,550) in Amesbury than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.
Amesbury Housing
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Amesbury, about 66% are lived in by their owners, not renters.
Commuting
In Amesbury, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Nearby Cities and Towns
| Location | Pop. | Median Family Income (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| Amesbury | 16,450 | $62,875 |
| Groveland | 6,038 | $73,996 |
| Merrimac | 6,138 | $69,118 |
| Newbury | 6,717 | $83,428 |
| Newburyport | 17,189 | $73,306 |
| Salisbury | 7,827 | $56,327 |
| West Newbury | 4,149 | $99,050 |
High Points
Amesbury strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 12% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Profile of Amesbury, MA
Comparing Amesbury to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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The People
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Male Share of the Population |  |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Age of the Population | |  |
| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Racial Diversity |  | |
Families
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household Size | | |
| Portion of People Married | | |
Wealth
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Median Family Income | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
Commute & Sprawl
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Working at Home | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
Housing
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
Crime
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
