Topsfield, MA

Topsfield, Massachusetts

Topsfield, Massachusetts, in Essex county, is 11 miles SE of Haverhill, Massachusetts (center to center) and 20 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 6,141.

The People and Families of Topsfield

In Topsfield, about 70% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Topsfield, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Topsfield had a median family income of $104,475. The typical family in Topsfield is better off than most in Massachusetts. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Topsfield. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Topsfield, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Topsfield favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $23,750. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Topsfield.

Topsfield Housing

Topsfield has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 89% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Massachusetts, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.

Commuting

In Topsfield, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Topsfield, MA

Comparing Topsfield 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 Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
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
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

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
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

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

Topsfield Almanac

Topsfield Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Topsfield Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Topsfield residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Topsfield Public Libraries

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Topsfield High Schools (2004)

MASCONOMET REGIONAL HS
20 ENDICOTT RD
978-887-2323
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,276 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Topsfield Colleges

(List of All Massachusetts Colleges)

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