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Newburyport, MA


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Newburyport, Massachusetts

Newburyport, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 10 miles E of Haverhill, Massachusetts (center to center) and 32 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is conveniently located inside the Boston metropolitan area. There are an estimated 17,189 people in Newburyport.

The People and Families of Newburyport

In Newburyport, about 53% of adults are married. In Newburyport, lots of people live on their own.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Newburyport had a median family income of $73,306. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Newburyport. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the city. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Newburyport, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($39,151) in Newburyport. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Newburyport Housing

Approximately 67% of housing in Newburyport is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Newburyport.

Commuting

In Newburyport, 87% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyNewburyport Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Newburyport Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Newburyport College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Newburyport Median Family Income
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Newburyport Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 18%Newburyport Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Newburyport, MA

Comparing Newburyport 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
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens57
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Male Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use87
Walking and Biking to Work79
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents33
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime95
Low Violent Crime87

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Historic Newburyport

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Old chain bridge (first suspension bridge in America) c1900.

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Old chain bridge (first suspension bridge in America) c1900.

Old chain bridge (first suspension bridge in America) c1900.

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