At a Glance
Median Income
$100,599
$56,297 per capita
Home Value
$475,400
Zillow: $906,071
Median Rent
$1,573/mo
36.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
142/100K
750/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.5%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Amesbury Town Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Amesbury Town's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Amesbury Town a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Amesbury Town residents earn a median household income of $100,599 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,297. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,628 business establishments, including 1,878 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Amesbury Town is $475,400 , 69% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $906,071. Median rent is $1,573/month, with 36.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Amesbury Town reports 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 750/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
42.5% of adults in Amesbury Town hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Amesbury Town has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population17,277
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density1,078/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,599
Per Capita$56,297
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$60,733M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,453
Housing
A
Home Value$475,400
Rent$1,573
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$906,071
Housing Units7,807
Rent Burden36.7%
Crime
F
Violent142/100K
Property750/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault108/100K
Burglary102/100K
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain44.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation90 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.5%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries38
Did You Know?
Amesbury Town was founded in 1642.
The median home in Amesbury Town was built in 1966.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portsmouth International At Pease (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 1,878 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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