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Topsfield, MA


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Topsfield, Massachusetts

Introduction to 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.

Topsfield History

Originally, the town of Topsfield was inhabited by Native Americans, who made a living by hunting and gathering food. The first white settlers arrived in 1635. Masconomet, the Chief of the surviving Native Americans, sold his property to John Winthrop for 20 pounds. This property now lies in Northern Essex County. To begin, the Topsfield economy was agriculturally based, but by the 1800s, a number of shoe-making factories, stores and inns appeared. With the approach of the 20th century, many large estates were formed. Further changes have since taken place and the town is now a rural suburban community.

Topsfield and Nearby Attractions

  • Beverly Historical Society & Museum
  • Bradley Palmer State Park
  • Boston Athenaeum
  • Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
  • New England Aquarium

Things To Do In Topsfield

Apart from having a peaceful, rural atmosphere, Topsfield also provides numerous recreational opportunities. Nearby parks include, Bradley Palmer State Park, Klock Park, Pye Brook Park, and Georgetown Rowley State Forest. There are also many museums near Topsfield including the American Textile History Museum, the Amos Blanchard House & Barn Museum, and the Armenian Library and Museum of America. Other places of interest are the Gould Barn and the Parson Capen House.

Topsfield Transportation

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport is nearby.

Topsfield Higher Education

The colleges closest to Topsfield are Endicott College, Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary, North Shore Community College, and Gordon College.

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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