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Ipswich, Massachusetts


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Ipswich, Massachusetts

Ipswich, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 13 miles SE of Haverhill, Massachusetts (center to center) and 24 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is part of the Boston metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 12,987 people people live in Ipswich.

The People and Families of Ipswich

In Ipswich, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ipswich had a median family income of $74,931. It turns out that people in Ipswich tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. It turns out that the town is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($77,100) in Ipswich than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Ipswich enjoy its low crime rate.

Ipswich Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Ipswich, about 73% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Ipswich, 89% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Ipswich strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyIpswich Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Ipswich Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Ipswich Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Ipswich Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Ipswich College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Ipswich Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Ipswich Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Ipswich, MA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men98
Female Share of the Population79
Senior Citizens78
Male Share of the Population42
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
People Living Alone68
Affordability of Rents45
Housing Recently Built33
Affordability of Property Taxes33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime107

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