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Newburyport, Massachusetts

Introduction to Newburyport, Massachusetts,

Newburyport, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 10 miles E of Haverhill, Massachusetts 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.

Newburyport History

The original inhabitants of Newburyport were the Pawtucket Indians.The Europeans discovered Newbury in 1630 and settled down in the area. Gradually, the port of Newbury turned into a fishing and trading point. In 1974, Newbury broke off and became Newburyport.

Newburyport and nearby Attractions

  • Newburyport Harbor Light
  • Curzon Mill
  • Dexter Industrial Green
  • Newburyport City Hall
  • Healy House
  • Joppan House

Things To Do In Newburyport

There are a number of attractions in the city. The Bartlett Mall, Brown Square and Cashman Park are some places of interest and entertainment in the city. One can pay a visit to The Historical Society of Old Newbury, which is situated on High Street, hosts interesting cultural events.

Newburyport Transportation

Pease International Tradeport Airport is nearby.

Newburyport Higher Education

Northern Essex Community College offers higher education.

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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