Amesbury, MA

Amesbury, Massachusetts

Introduction to Amesbury, Massachusetts

Amesbury, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 9 miles NE of Haverhill, Massachusetts and 35 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is part of the Boston metropolitan statistical area. About 16,450 people people live in Amesbury.

Amesbury History

Amesbury was settled in the year 1642. It was initially recognized as "Salisbury New Town" until 1666, when it formally separated from Salisbury. The Powwow River originally formed the boundary between Amesbury and Salisbury. The area was incorporated as "Amesbury" in the year 1668. It was named after Amesbury in Wiltshire, England. It began as a modest farming community and later developed to form an aggressive maritime and industrial economy. Shipbuilding, shipping and fishing have traditionally been important occupations for the people of Amesbury.

Amesbury and nearby Attractions

• Bartlett Museum
• Maudslay State Park
• Amesbury Sports Park
• Custom House Maritime Museum
• Moseley Woods Park
• Cushing House Museum

Things To Do In Amesbury

Amesbury is the land of exotic locales and lovely parks that make for great places to relax. The city park and recreation centers regularly organize events for kids and adults. Those who wish to know more about the history of the region can visit the various museums in the area, including the Custom House Maritime Museum in surrounding Newbury. There are also many restaurants that serve traditional delicacies.

Amesbury Transportation

The nearest major airport to Amesbury is Boston Logan International.

Amesbury Higher Education

Northern Essex Community College serves the city.

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%

Comparative Profile of Amesbury, MA

Comparing Amesbury to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

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
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

Amesbury Almanac

Amesbury Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Amesbury Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Amesbury Public Libraries

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Amesbury High Schools (2004)

AMESBURY HIGH
5 HIGHLAND STREET
978-388-4800
Serves 804 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

ACADEMY OF STRATEGIC LEARNING HMCS SCHOO
9 WATER STREET
978-388-8037
A charter school.
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 45 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Amesbury Colleges

(List of All Massachusetts Colleges)

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