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Topsfield, MA


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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 benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Boston metropolitan area. Topsfield 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.

Of Note

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Topsfield, MA

Comparing Topsfield 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 Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Age of the Population98
Male Share of the Population75
Senior Citizens68
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Female Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Rents47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime1010

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