Rockport, MA

Rockport, Massachusetts

Introduction to Rockport, Massachusetts

Rockport, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 21 miles NE of Lynn, Massachusetts (center to center) and 30 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. About 7,767 people live in Rockport.

Rockport History

Rockport was originally inhabited by the Agawam Indians. The town was a part of Gloucester, which was settled in 1623, but was uninhabited for more than 100 years. A dock was built in 1743 for timber and fishing, and the first granite quarries were developed in the early 19th century. It became a separate town in 1840. Rockport is located in Essex County, which was organized on May 10, 1643.

Rockport and Nearby Attractions

• Old Garden Beach
• Halibut Point State Park
• Babson Museum
• The Headlands
• Sandy Bay Historical Society and Museums
• Hammond Castle Museum

Things To Do In Rockport

Rockport offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreation. For outdoor recreation, people may visit the Pebbly Beach, Old Garden Beach, Long Beach, Cape Hedge Beach, and Front Beach. The Rockport Golf Club provides opportunities to play golf. Museums like Babson Museum and Sandy Bay Historical Society and Museums are also in the area. The Halibut Point State Park is another popular attraction. Apart from these, Rockport hosts the Harvest Festival every year in October.

Rockport Transportation

Flights are available from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

Rockport Higher Education

Colleges nearby include Salem State College, Northern Essex Community College, and North Shore Community College.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Rockport, MA

Comparing Rockport 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
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Rockport Almanac

Rockport Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Rockport Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Rockport, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Rockport Public Libraries

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Rockport High Schools (2004)

ROCKPORT HIGH
24 JERDEN'S LANE
978-546-1234
Serves 301 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Rockport Colleges

(List of All Massachusetts Colleges)

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